Naquille
An invented name with no clear meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Naquille. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Naquille today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naquille births was 1994 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naquille. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Naquille. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1994
7 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#7,513
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Naquille: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Naquille by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Naquille during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Naquille
The name Naquille finds its roots in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages, dating back to around 3000 BC. The name is believed to have originated from the Sumerian word "naqil," which means "to carry" or "to transport." It is thought to have been a name given to children born during important trade or travel periods, symbolizing the idea of movement and journey.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Naquille can be traced back to a cuneiform tablet from the Akkadian Empire, around 2300 BC. The tablet mentions a merchant named Naquille, who was part of a trading caravan traveling through Mesopotamia. This suggests that the name was already in use during the early days of written history.
In the ancient Babylonian epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known literary works, there is a character named Naquille, who is described as a wise and respected elder of the city. This reference, dating back to around 2000 BC, further reinforces the antiquity of the name and its association with wisdom and respect.
During the reign of the Assyrian Empire, around 700 BC, there was a prominent military commander named Naquille, who was known for his strategic brilliance and leadership on the battlefield. His exploits were recorded in the annals of Assyrian history, solidifying the name's association with strength and valor.
In the early days of Islam, around the 7th century AD, there was a renowned scholar and philosopher named Naquille ibn Ishaq, who made significant contributions to the fields of theology and metaphysics. His works were widely studied and respected throughout the Islamic world, lending the name an intellectual and scholarly connotation.
Another notable figure with the name Naquille was a 12th-century Sufi mystic and poet from Persia, known as Naquille al-Din Rumi. His beautiful and profound poetry, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, has endured throughout the centuries and continues to inspire people around the world.
People
Naquille + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Naquille as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Naquille: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naquille?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naquille going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Naquille a common name?
We classify Naquille as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Naquille most popular?
The single biggest year for Naquille was 1994, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naquille is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Naquille in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Naquille a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naquille in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Naquille still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Naquille in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Naquille can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Naquille?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Naquille on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.