Aurora
Latin girl's name meaning “dawn”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- dawn
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #22
- Born in 2023
- 6,080
Meaning & origin
Aurora is the Latin word for 'dawn' and the name of the Roman goddess of the dawn. It is also the name of the princess in Sleeping Beauty.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Aurora ranked #22 for girls. It has risen about 124 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 6,080 US girls were given the name Aurora.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #16 in 2024
“Unranked” means Aurora was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Nicknames
Rory, Auri
Aurora: frequently asked questions
What does the name Aurora mean?
Aurora is a Latin name meaning "dawn". Aurora is the Latin word for 'dawn' and the name of the Roman goddess of the dawn. It is also the name of the princess in Sleeping Beauty.
Where does the name Aurora come from?
Aurora is of Latin origin. Aurora is the Latin word for 'dawn' and the name of the Roman goddess of the dawn. It is also the name of the princess in Sleeping Beauty.
Is Aurora a boy or a girl name?
Aurora is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Aurora?
In 2023, 6,080 US girls were given the name Aurora.
Is Aurora a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Aurora ranked #22 for girls. It has risen about 124 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
What are common nicknames for Aurora?
Common nicknames for Aurora include Rory, Auri.