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The baby name Aurora is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-ROHR-ə (common English); /əˈrɔːrə/ (IPA).

Aurora is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: uh-ROHR-ə (common English); /əˈrɔːrə/ (IPA)

What is the meaning of the name Aurora ?

The baby name Aurora is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-ROHR-ə (common English); /əˈrɔːrə/ (IPA).

Aurora is Latin in Origin.

Aurora is the Latin word for “dawn” and the name of the Roman goddess who opens the skies to the sun, cognate with Greek Eos. As a given name it appears in Italy, Spain, and Portugal from early modern records, spreading to English use with the Renaissance taste for classical names. The celestial phenomenon aurora borealis reinforced its luminous imagery.

Victorian literature - especially Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s epic Aurora Leigh (1856) - helped establish the name in Britain and America; Disney’s Sleeping Beauty (Princess Aurora, 1959) and contemporary nature romanticism later boosted its appeal. Common international forms include Aurore (French), Avrora (Russian, Ukrainian), Auroora (Finnish), and Aurora across Romance languages; nicknames range from Rory, Aura, and Rora to Ora. Related meaning-names include Dawn and Alba, and the Slavic Zora. Today Aurora is fashionable in many countries, prized for its classical roots, bright symbolism, and flowing sound.

Aurora has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Aurora

AURORA Musician · Born 1996 · Norway Aurora is a Norwegian musician known for her ethereal voice and unique sound. She gained international recognition with songs like 'Runaway' and 'Queendom'. Born in 1996, Aurora has captivated audiences with her enchanting performances and introspective lyrics. Aurora Mardiganian Actor · Born 1901 · United States Aurora Mardiganian was an Armenian-American actress best known for her role in the silent film 'Auction of Souls', which depicted her harrowing experiences during the Armenian Genocide. Born in 1901, she became a symbol of resilience and courage, sharing her story through both film and public appearances in the United States. Aurora Perrineau Actor · Born 1994 · United States Aurora Perrineau is an American actor best known for her role as Shana in the film 'Jem and the Holograms'. She also appeared in the popular TV series 'Westworld' and the movie 'Truth or Dare'.
Aurora Bautista Actor · Born 1922 · Spain Aurora Bautista was a Spanish actress best known for her role in the film 'La Tía Tula'. She gained fame for her performances in 'Locura de Amor' and 'Pequeñeces', showcasing her versatility and talent in Spanish cinema.

Celebrity babies named Aurora

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Aurora Ramazzotti Michelle Hunziker singer ★★★★★ Eros Ramazzotti singer ★★★★★

Aurora – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
Germany Girls 2025 #1 — 411
IT Girls 2024 #2 4,265 47
Norway Girls 2025 #12 238 453
United States Girls 2024 #16 6,917 8,487
SV Girls 0 #18 1 458
Switzerland Girls 2024 #20 181 1,786
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
Canada Girls 2024 #34 538 2,795
AL Girls 0 #36 371 4,141
HN Girls 0 #36 3 884
AL 0 #38 38 2,372
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
MO 0 #51 2 2,706
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
AO 0 #70 8 2,729
AZ Girls 0 #75 1 1,051
SI 0 #76 5 1,612
MD Boys 0 #81 1 756
CN 0 #83 4 3,857
IT Girls 0 #87 36,108 9,415
Sweden Girls 2022 #89 103 1,568
MD Girls 0 #89 4 865
BN Girls 0 #90 17 5,459
Spain Girls 0 #93 8,793 5,561
AO Girls 0 #94 130 4,575
ID Girls 0 #98 5 3,319
TW 0 #98 6 4,523
QA 0 #104 3 7,011
PH 0 #105 6 5,607
Belgium Girls 2024 #112 74 424
MX Girls 0 #114 8,297 17,781
EC 0 #118 4 2,502
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
SI Girls 0 #121 54 2,769
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
MU 0 #126 11 3,613
GR 0 #130 6 3,911
PT Girls 0 #130 807 7,952
PA 0 #132 7 3,797
RS Girls 0 #132 6 1,651
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
PR Girls 0 #136 26 3,171
LU Girls 0 #144 42 4,850
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
MU Girls 0 #156 213 8,539
CR 0 #158 8 5,526
PA Girls 0 #173 431 9,861
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
Spain 0 #177 396 2,326
UY 0 #178 5 2,477
CO Girls 0 #179 4,890 16,140
BO Girls 0 #180 895 9,488
HR 0 #180 2 2,081
PE Girls 0 #183 2,705 14,861
GR Girls 0 #184 59 6,293
IT 0 #184 1,496 4,183
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
CL Girls 0 #185 2,369 14,098
EC Girls 0 #186 54 3,650
Finland Girls 2026 #187 2,365 3,895
AR 0 #189 5 2,915
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
LT Girls 0 #198 3 1,904
MX 0 #200 241 8,339
DK 0 #204 3 5,198
PT 0 #212 35 4,161
PH Girls 0 #224 177 13,098
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
MO Girls 0 #225 27 7,056
CR Girls 0 #226 404 11,342
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
BG Girls 0 #228 4 3,559
NA Girls 0 #230 8 7,146
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
JP Girls 0 #234 12 6,592
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
HR Girls 0 #243 47 3,687
TW Girls 0 #244 33 8,139
EC Boys 0 #245 2 3,322
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
HR Boys 0 #257 3 3,997
Finland Girls 0 #261 149 1,368
PE 0 #267 44 6,350
GR Boys 0 #271 3 6,912
SG 0 #275 8 11,010
JM Girls 0 #277 2 7,507
CN Girls 0 #281 69 8,829
UY Girls 0 #282 287 6,731
Finland 0 #284 24 830
BO 0 #285 97 6,868
AL Boys 0 #288 11 5,122
GT 0 #289 26 5,948
QA Girls 0 #295 22 15,378
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
DK Girls 0 #303 14 7,429
SA 0 #304 9 10,560
AR Girls 0 #312 395 8,289
MY 0 #316 15 12,352
GT Girls 0 #319 202 7,500
KZ Girls 0 #327 6 5,862
CZ Girls 0 #329 13 5,378
GH Girls 0 #332 6 6,973
JO Girls 0 #333 7 7,570
CL 0 #337 76 6,867
HK 0 #337 12 8,483
PL Girls 0 #342 13 5,096
BR 0 #353 8 5,969
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
OM Girls 0 #359 38 15,987
France Girls 2021 #368 38 3,185
PT Boys 0 #373 9 7,951
BD Girls 0 #375 12 8,413
NL 0 #379 13 2,481
Austria Girls 0 #382 39 1,885
CO 0 #383 98 7,768
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
UY Boys 0 #407 7 5,922
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
Germany 0 #423 15 2,542
KW Girls 0 #447 69 19,177
RU Girls 0 #465 34 11,913
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
AE Girls 0 #468 86 20,968
ZA 0 #468 7 14,421
PA Boys 0 #471 11 9,305
AR Boys 0 #475 9 7,628
IQ Girls 0 #489 16 11,303
GT Boys 0 #497 3 7,625
HK Girls 0 #498 118 16,104
PS Girls 0 #501 23 10,981
SG Girls 0 #501 86 18,916
CR Boys 0 #502 9 10,188
BH 0 #512 42 17,937
IR Girls 0 #519 12 8,334
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
CM Girls 0 #530 11 11,671
HK Boys 0 #551 7 12,905
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
BO Boys 0 #574 19 9,244
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
IL Girls 0 #602 16 11,648
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
BR Girls 0 #604 377 12,708
CL Boys 0 #641 25 13,390
LB 0 #648 11 13,263
IN Girls 0 #652 3 13,121
Germany Girls 0 #679 161 4,949
MY Girls 0 #700 303 24,821
SY 0 #715 14 11,684
SG Boys 0 #733 7 17,960
BR Boys 0 #741 11 12,213
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
NG Girls 0 #762 25 15,093
SA Girls 0 #792 144 25,931
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
NL Girls 0 #812 144 5,933
TN 0 #818 12 13,765
PE Boys 0 #842 37 14,506
Spain Boys 0 #857 74 5,610
CO Boys 0 #861 60 15,656
United States Boys 2024 #886 7 7,044
MX Boys 0 #904 79 16,355
OM Boys 0 #915 4 17,948
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
EG Girls 0 #938 22 14,742
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
ZA Girls 0 #1,052 90 25,928
MY Boys 0 #1,087 25 25,439
MA 0 #1,109 20 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
DZ 0 #1,150 27 20,130
TR 0 #1,185 27 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,199 273 10,046
ZA Boys 0 #1,266 7 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,604 11 28,008

Aurora is popular in 88 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
Canada
IT
Switzerland

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People also ask about Aurora

Aurora is predominantly a girl's name.
Aurora is a 3 syllable name, pronounced uh-ROHR-ə (common English); /əˈrɔːrə/ (IPA).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Aurore (French), Aušra (Lithuanian), Avrora / Аврора (Russian transliteration), Aura, Rora and Rory (nickname).
Across languages, Aurora has these equivalents: Dawn (English), Eos (Greek goddess/name), Usha (Sanskrit/Hindi), Zora (Slavic), Zorya / Zarya (Slavic mythology).
Yes, very popular — Aurora ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 13 countries.
Aurora ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Aurora's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #410 in 2011 to #368 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 4 notable people named Aurora are in our database, including AURORA (Musician), Aurora Mardiganian (Actor), Aurora Perrineau (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Aurora for their child, including Michelle Hunziker and Eros Ramazzotti.