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Aurelia
GirlLatin· “golden”
- Meaning
- golden
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- aw-REEL-yuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #290
- US babies 2025
- 1,056
- Best rank
- #290 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Aurelia
Aurelia is a Latin name that is usually said to mean “golden”.
Aurelia is the feminine form of Aurelius, an old Roman family name traditionally linked to the Latin aureus, meaning golden. Some scholars think the family name had an older source, but the golden association has stuck for centuries. Aurelia Cotta was the mother of Julius Caesar, and the emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius carried the masculine form. After long use in Europe, the name has recently found new fans in English-speaking countries. It feels luminous, elegant and a little bit regal, with Aura, Rory and Lia as possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Aurelia has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 85 different years. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #290, and its highest count, 1,056 babies. Use has grown 199% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #539 in 1920, #913 in 1950, #1,834 in 1980, #2,570 in 2000, #1,137 in 2010, and #290 in 2025. Of the 18,435 US girls named Aurelia since records began, 25% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 3,494 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Aylani, Meadow, Elowyn, Julieta, and Sylvie.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aurelia ranked highest in Alaska, Connecticut, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | #62 | 9 |
| Connecticut | #138 | 22 |
| Arizona | #141 | 44 |
| Colorado | #152 | 38 |
| Washington | #155 | 46 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Aurelia is usually pronounced aw-REEL-yuh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with A and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Aurelia
A few middle names that flow with Aurelia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aurelia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aurelia mean?
Aurelia is a Latin name that is usually said to mean “golden”.
What is the origin of the name Aurelia?
Aurelia has Latin roots. Aurelia is the feminine form of Aurelius, an old Roman family name traditionally linked to the Latin aureus, meaning golden.
Is Aurelia a popular name?
Yes. Aurelia ranked #290 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Aurelia a boy or girl name?
Aurelia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Aurelia?
Aurelia is usually pronounced aw-REEL-yuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings