Aurelia: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced aw-REEL-yuh · 3 syllables
Aurelia means “golden”, from Latin.
Borrowed from Latin Aurelia, the feminine form of the Roman gens name Aurelius, from aureus (“golden”).
- Meaning
- golden
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- aw-REEL-yuh
- US rank (2025)
- #290
- US babies a year
- about 812 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Rising
How popular is Aurelia?
Aurelia was the #290 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,056 babies. It’s rising: up 170% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #290 |
| England & Wales | #203 |
| Scotland | #276 |
| Northern Ireland | #397 |
| Ireland | #308 |
| France | #995 |
| Norway | #272 |
| Canada | #255 |
| Australia | #160 |
How old are people named Aurelia?
Half of US adults named Aurelia are older than 47; most are between 19 and 85. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Aurelia
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Cordelia
- Rosalia
- Magnolia
- Cecilia
- Stella
- Clementine
- Leonie
- Nora
- Clara
- Olive
- Violet
- Lillian
- Estelle
- Lavinia
- Ophelia
- Zelia
Questions about Aurelia
What does the name Aurelia mean?
Aurelia means “golden”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce Aurelia?
Aurelia is pronounced aw-REEL-yuh.
How popular is the name Aurelia?
Aurelia was the #290 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,056 babies. It’s rising: up 170% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Aurelia?
Half of US adults named Aurelia are older than 47. Most are between 19 and 85.