Aurelia
Girl name · Greek · Latin · Spanish
Meaninggolden · Latin
- US rank
- #290
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #290 in 2025
1,056 babies were named Aurelia in the US in 2025. It has climbed 241 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1880–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Aurelia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,522 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Aurelia, 1,056 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Aurelia would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAurelia has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Aurelias, and counting.
- Best yearAurelia is at its all-time high right now: #290 in 2025.
- Then vs nowAurelia is 21× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 31,348 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 1,522.
- TrendAurelia has climbed 241 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #290. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAurelia is most popular in Alaska, where it ranks #60, followed by Connecticut (#137) and Arizona (#141). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Latin, Aurelia means “golden”. Our records link it to Greek, Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Aurelia
Aurelia is a girl name of Greek, Latin and Spanish origin meaning “golden”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-lia”. US birth records list Aurelia for girls from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #290 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #290, with 1,056 babies.
Origin:Greek namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 175 | 5,729 girls |
| 1890s | 194 | 5,145 girls |
| 1900s | 196 | 5,108 girls |
| 1910s | 162 | 6,166 girls |
| 1920s | 139 | 7,201 girls |
| 1930s | 100 | 9,991 girls |
| 1940s | 60 | 16,658 girls |
| 1950s | 40 | 24,925 girls |
| 1960s | 29 | 34,662 girls |
| 1970s | 38 | 26,089 girls |
| 1980s | 33 | 29,922 girls |
| 1990s | 35 | 28,877 girls |
| 2000s | 60 | 16,798 girls |
| 2010s | 200 | 4,991 girls |
| 2020s | 477 | 2,098 girls |
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Questions about the name Aurelia
What does the name Aurelia mean?
Aurelia means “golden” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Aurelia?
Aurelia has Greek, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Greek names include Eleanor, Aurora, Penelope.
Is Aurelia a boy or girl name?
Aurelia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Aurelia?
Aurelia ranked #290 for US girls in 2025, given to 1,056 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#290).