Aurelia

Aurelia: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameLatin origin#290 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Aurelia

Root meaning: “golden”

  • A female given name from Latin.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Aurēlia, the feminine form of the Roman gens name Aurēlius, from aureus (“golden”).

How popular is Aurelia?

#290girls, 2025
1,056U.S. babies in 2025
#290peak rank (2025)
18,435babies since 1880

Since 1880, 18,435 girls in the U.S. have been named Aurelia. Its highest rank for girls was #290 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #290 for girls, with 1,056 babies given the name.

188019201960200020251,056 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Aurelia FAQ

What does the name Aurelia mean?

Aurelia traces back to a root meaning "golden". A female given name from Latin. Borrowed from Latin Aurēlia, the feminine form of the Roman gens name Aurēlius, from aureus (“golden”).

What is the origin of the name Aurelia?

Aurelia is listed as a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Aurelia?

Since 1880, 18,435 girls in the U.S. have been named Aurelia. Its highest rank for girls was #290 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #290 for girls, with 1,056 babies given the name.

Is Aurelia a boy or girl name?

Aurelia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 18,435 girls and 0 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.