Aurora
Aurora: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈɹɔɹ.ə/ · /əˈɹɔːɹ.ə/
Meaning and origin of Aurora
- A female given name from Latin, in regular use since the 19th century.
Etymology
Ultimately from Latin Aurōra. The Philippine placenames were named after First Lady Aurora Quezon, the wife of Pres. Manuel Quezon, the 2nd president of the Philippines.
How popular is Aurora?
Since 1880, 99,113 girls and 96 boys in the U.S. have been named Aurora (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #2927 in 1927. In 2025 it ranked #15 for girls, with 7,070 babies given the name.
Names similar to Aurora
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Sibling name ideas for Aurora
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Aurora FAQ
What does the name Aurora mean?
A female given name from Latin, in regular use since the 19th century. Ultimately from Latin Aurōra. The Philippine placenames were named after First Lady Aurora Quezon, the wife of Pres. Manuel Quezon, the 2nd president of the Philippines.
What is the origin of the name Aurora?
Aurora is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Aurora?
Since 1880, 99,113 girls and 96 boys in the U.S. have been named Aurora (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #2927 in 1927. In 2025 it ranked #15 for girls, with 7,070 babies given the name.
Is Aurora a boy or girl name?
Aurora is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 99,113 girls and 96 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.