Aqueelah
Every Aqueelah since 1976 — 321 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aqueelah
Aqueelah is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1976, 321 American babies have been named Aqueelah. Its peak came in 1977, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aqueelah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aqueelah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1990 | 9 | #8,546 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,695 |
| 1980 | 30 | #2,942 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aqueelah in 2025?
Aqueelah did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Aqueelah?
321 babies have been named Aqueelah in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aqueelah most popular?
Aqueelah peaked in 1977, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Aqueelah a boy or girl name?
Aqueelah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aqueelah rising or falling?
Aqueelah has been roughly stable over the past decade.