Holding steady.
Popularity of Aurilla since 1885
Babies named Aurilla per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aurilla's real moment was 1885.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 7 |
| 1890s | 19 |
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 49 |
| 1920s | 47 |
| 1930s | 14 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Aurilla is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1885, achieving its peak usage in the same year. Despite its scarcity, it carries a pleasant meaning rooted in Latin and a vintage charm suited to revival. The name has never ranked in the top 1000, reflecting its highly uncommon status. Its trajectory remains stable with no significant uptick in recent decades, preserving its distinctive appeal. The absence of top states or a clear one-in-N incidence further underscores its rarity.
Aurilla is a Latin-derived name, likely a diminutive or elaboration of Aurelia, which comes from 'aureus' meaning 'golden' or 'gilded'. It also appears as a variant of the Latin name Ora, meaning 'pray' or 'seashore'. The name saw limited use in the 19th century, particularly in the United States, where it was given to a small number of girls in the 1880s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Auri, Rilla, Aura
Sibling names for Aurilla
Names that share Aurilla's style, for a brother or sister.
