Aurora: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced uh-ROR-uh · 3 syllables
Aurora means “dawn”, from Latin.
Ultimately from Latin Aurora. The Philippine placenames were named after First Lady Aurora Quezon, the wife of Pres. Manuel Quezon, the 2nd president of the Philippines.
- Meaning
- dawn
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- uh-ROR-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #15
- US babies a year
- about 6,332 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Mythic, Nature
How popular is Aurora?
Aurora was the #15 name in the US in 2025, given to 7,070 babies. It’s rising: up 160% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Most popular in Wyoming (#1), Alaska (#5), Rhode Island (#8), Vermont (#8), New Mexico (#9), Oregon (#10).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #15 |
| England & Wales | #64 |
| Scotland | #90 |
| Northern Ireland | #178 |
| Ireland | #78 |
| France | #753 |
| Norway | #14 |
| Canada | #39 |
| Australia | #42 |
How old are people named Aurora?
Half of US adults named Aurora are older than 31; most are between 18 and 79. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Aurora
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Aurora have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Aurora
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- The most popular girl names in the US
- Rising girl names
- Nature girl names
- Mythic girl names
- Latin girl names
Questions about Aurora
What does the name Aurora mean?
Aurora means “dawn”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce Aurora?
Aurora is pronounced uh-ROR-uh.
How popular is the name Aurora?
Aurora was the #15 name in the US in 2025, given to 7,070 babies. It’s rising: up 160% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Aurora?
Half of US adults named Aurora are older than 31. Most are between 18 and 79.