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Aurelia

/ aw-REL-ee-ah /
Girl latin 4 syllables
Meaning
Aurelia means golden (latin).
Gender
Girl
Origin
latin
Pronunciation
aw-REL-ee-ah
Popularity
#290 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Aurelia in the US, 1880–2025
18801900192019401960198020002020

Aurelia first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2025, when 1,056 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,056.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Aurelia popular?

Near its peak Aurelia is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

US babies given the name Aurelia, by decade
2020s 4,630
2010s 3,494
2000s 1,105
1990s 624
1980s 573
1970s 591
1960s 527
1950s 766
1940s 854
1930s 1,068
1920s 1,663
1910s 1,298
1900s 577
1890s 434
1880s 231

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Aurelia mean?

Feminine of the Roman family name Aurelius, from Latin 'aureus' meaning 'golden' (root 'aurum', gold). A literal 'golden' name rather than a reference to golden hair.

Nicknames for Aurelia

  • Rae
  • Lia

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aurelia mean?

Aurelia means golden. Feminine of the Roman family name Aurelius, from Latin 'aureus' meaning 'golden' (root 'aurum', gold). A literal 'golden' name rather than a reference to golden hair.

What is the origin of the name Aurelia?

Aurelia is of latin origin.

How do you pronounce Aurelia?

Aurelia is pronounced “aw-REL-ee-ah.”

Is Aurelia a boy or a girl name?

Aurelia is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Aurelia a popular name right now?

Aurelia is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

How popular is the name Aurelia?

In 2025, Aurelia ranked #290 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Aurelia most popular?

Aurelia was most popular in 2025, when about 1,056 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What are common nicknames for Aurelia?

Common nicknames for Aurelia include Rae, Lia.

What names are similar to Aurelia?

Names similar to Aurelia include Aurora, Julia, Clara, Cordelia.

What names go well with Aurelia?

latin names that pair well with Aurelia include Mark, Amanda, Emily, Olivia, Ava.