Rising since 1998, #817 for girls today.
Popularity of Aura since 1881
Babies named Aura per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 78 |
| 1890s | 93 |
| 1900s | 93 |
| 1910s | 147 |
| 1920s | 142 |
| 1930s | 98 |
| 1940s | 80 |
| 1950s | 106 |
| 1960s | 148 |
| 1970s | 343 |
| 1980s | 371 |
| 1990s | 346 |
| 2000s | 477 |
| 2010s | 895 |
| 2020s | 1,599 |
Meaning & origin
Aura has been in use since at least 1881, but its popularity has fluctuated. After a period of low usage, it began rising again in 1998 and has continued to climb. The name reached its peak rank in 2025, reflecting a modern appreciation for short, nature-inspired names. Aura is most popular in Rhode Island, Nevada, and New York. Its gentle sound and ethereal meaning contribute to its appeal as a soft yet distinctive choice.
Aura comes directly from Latin 'aura' meaning 'breeze, air', borrowed from Greek 'αὔρα' (aura) meaning 'breeze, breath of air'. In Roman mythology, Aura was the goddess of the breeze. The name has been used sparingly as a given name since the 19th century, with a notable increase in recent decades.
Where Aura is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aura” around the world
Where Aura lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
New Zealand
10
babies in 2025
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Sibling names for Aura
Names that share Aura's style, for a brother or sister.
