Declining since 2022, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Aqua since 1969
Babies named Aqua per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Aqua is a modern rarity, first recorded in 1969 and never reaching widespread popularity. As of 2025, it ranked 10,917th nationally, with a frequency of just 1 in 200,908 births, making it a truly uncommon choice. Its peak year was 2023, suggesting a very recent uptick in interest, though the name has been steadily falling in usage since 2022. The name has not been tied to any particular state or region according to Social Security data. As a word name, Aqua fits the trend of color and nature names, but its direct and literal meaning sets it apart from more traditional options.
Aqua comes directly from the Latin noun aqua, meaning 'water'. It entered English as a color name (aqua, a greenish-blue) in the early 20th century and began to be used as a given name in the late 1960s. Its usage as a name likely reflects the fashion for color and nature words, similar to names like Violet or Jade.
Sibling names for Aqua
Names that share Aqua's style, for a brother or sister.
