Aurora
Aurora is a Latin name meaning 'dawn,' derived from the Roman goddess of the sunrise who renewed herself each morning to fly across the sky. The name also appears in various mythologies and is associated with the natural phenomenon of the aurora borealis (northern lights).
Current Popularity
#16 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to pronounce in multiple languages
- •Currently popular but has timeless quality
- •Associated with Disney's Sleeping Beauty character
- •Lends itself to multiple nickname options
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
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Famous People
Aurora Aksnes
Norwegian singer-songwriter
Princess Aurora of Italy
Italian royal and philanthropist
Aurora Quezon
First Lady of the Philippines
Aurora Miranda
Brazilian actress and singer
Statistics
91,980
Total births since 1880
2024
Peak year
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