Aurelia
Aurelia is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “golden.” It ranked #290 in the United States in 2025. Aurelia comes from the Latin 'aureus' meaning 'golden.'
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how do you pronounce Aurelia?
aw-REE-lee-ah
where does the name Aurelia come from?
The feminine form of the Roman family name Aurelius, from the Latin aureus, golden.
The Aurelia gens was one of Rome's most prominent plebeian families. The name evokes warm, sunlit radiance and carries associations with precious metals and dawn light. It has surged in popularity as parents discover its melodious sound and luminous meaning.
how popular is this name?
Aurelia has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 85 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 61. It peaked at #290 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #290 |
| 2024 | #334 |
| 2023 | #370 |
| 2022 | #489 |
| 2021 | #518 |
| 2020 | #531 |
| 2019 | #642 |
| 2018 | #652 |
| 2017 | #674 |
| 2016 | #675 |
| 1950 | #913 |
| 1940 | #795 |
| 1930 | #558 |
| 1920 | #539 |
| 1910 | #490 |
| 1900 | #415 |
| 1890 | #446 |
| 1880 | #352 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Aurelia fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Aurelia?
- Aurelia Cotta (mother of Julius Caesar)
- Aurelia Plath (mother of poet Sylvia Plath, and author)
what are the nicknames and variants of Aurelia?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Aurelia?
what names go well with Aurelia?
Sibling names that share Aurelia's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Aurelia
What does the name Aurelia mean?
Aurelia means “golden”.
What is the origin of the name Aurelia?
Aurelia comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Aurelie and Oralia.
How popular is the name Aurelia?
Aurelia ranked #290 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #290, and it has spent 85 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Aurelia a boy or girl name?
Aurelia is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Aurelia?
Aurelia is pronounced aw-REE-lee-ah, with 4 syllables.
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