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GirlLatin#14 in 2025

Aurora

Aurora is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “Dawn, the first light of morning.” It ranked #14 in the United States in 2025.

Pronunciation

uh-ROHR-uh

Meaning & Origin

The name Aurora means “Dawn, the first light of morning.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.

Roman goddess of dawn. Also the name of Sleeping Beauty in Disney's adaptation. The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) adds celestial appeal.

Popularity Over Time

#36
2020
#30
2021
#25
2022
#21
2023
#16
2024
#14
2025
YearRank
2025#14
2024#16
2023#21
2022#25
2021#30
2020#36

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset

Famous People Named Aurora

  • Aurora (singer)
  • Princess Aurora (Disney)

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