Aura
Aura: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Aura
- A diminutive of the female given name Aurelia, from Latin.
Etymology
The name of the deity is from Ancient Greek Αὔρα (Aúra), from αὔρα (aúra, “breeze”).
How popular is Aura?
Since 1880, 5,016 girls and 12 boys in the U.S. have been named Aura (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #511 in 1882. Its highest rank for boys was #9804 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #817 for girls, with 340 babies given the name.
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Sibling name ideas for Aura
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Aura FAQ
What does the name Aura mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Aurelia, from Latin. The name of the deity is from Ancient Greek Αὔρα (Aúra), from αὔρα (aúra, “breeze”).
How popular is the name Aura?
Since 1880, 5,016 girls and 12 boys in the U.S. have been named Aura (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #511 in 1882. Its highest rank for boys was #9804 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #817 for girls, with 340 babies given the name.
Is Aura a boy or girl name?
Aura is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 5,016 girls and 12 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.