Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Aroura since 2005
Babies named Aroura per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2016, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aroura's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 72 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Aroura is a modern respelling of Aurora, a name derived from the Latin word for 'dawn.' The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2005, reflecting a trend of phonetic or creative spellings of established names. Its usage has remained extremely low and stable; in 2025, it ranked 11,932 with only 1 in every 229,610 newborn girls receiving the name. The peak year of usage was 2024, showing slight recent interest. Aroura has not been recorded in any top state lists, indicating its rarity is consistent across the country. While the traditional Aurora enjoys widespread popularity, Aroura remains a distinctive alternative for parents seeking a familiar sound with an unconventional spelling.
Aroura is a modern variant of the classical name Aurora, from Latin 'aurora' meaning 'dawn.' The spelling change to 'Aroura' appears to be a contemporary invention, possibly influenced by phonetic spelling or creative naming trends. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2005 and has seen sporadic use since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Rora
Sibling names for Aroura
Names that share Aroura's style, for a brother or sister.
