Aurora

Aurora is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “dawn.” In 2024 it was given to 6,917 girls in the United States.

Aurora at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · English & American · Portuguese · Italian · Scandinavian
Meaning
“dawn”
Pronunciation
/əˈɹɔɹ.ə/

About the name Aurora

Aurora belongs to the Spanish and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “dawn” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Aurora first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #16 in 2024, and in 2024 6,917 babies received the name — 91,980 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Aurora in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#16 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Aurora in 2024
6,917
Total since 1880
91,980

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aurora mean?

Aurora means “dawn” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Aurora a boy or girl name?

Aurora is a girl name. In 2024, 6,917 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Aurora?

Aurora comes from the Spanish, English & American, Portuguese, Italian and Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Aurora?

Aurora first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #16 in 2024, and 6,917 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Aurora?

Aurora is pronounced /əˈɹɔɹ.ə/ (IPA).

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