Aurora

Rank 31st Girl Name πŸ”₯ Popular

In 2022, the name Aurora was 31st most popular baby name for girls and 83rd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 5,962 babies were named Aurora in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 564 babies in the United States were named Aurora. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 5.2% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Aurora is around 10 to 15 years old.

The name "Aurora" is relatively common.

The most common nickname for Aurora is Rory.

Aurora Meaning & Origin

Aurora is a Latin name which means "dawn" or "sunrise", symbolizing new beginnings, beauty and brightness.

The name Aurora is described as majestic, dreamy and enchanting.

Pronunciation

Aurora is pronounced oh-roh-rah in English. The name Aurora has 6 letters and 3 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Aurora

  • Aurora is the name of the Disney princess in "Sleeping Beauty".

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Geography

Where is the name Aurora most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

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