Aura Girl

Popularity: #625 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: OR-uh //ˈɔːrə//

Origin: Latin; Greek

Meaning: Latin: breeze; Greek: light

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Aura has its roots in ancient languages, primarily deriving from the Latin word "aura," which means "breeze" or "air." This term is linked to the Greek word "aura," also signifying a gentle wind or breath. The transition of the name into English occurred through the influence of Latin during the Roman Empire and the subsequent adoption of Latin vocabulary into Old French, which then made its way into Middle English.

The name embodies a sense of lightness and ethereality, reflecting the natural elements associated with air and wind. Historically, the name Aura has been associated with various cultural and mythological figures.

In Roman mythology, Aura was a goddess of the breeze, representing the gentle and refreshing aspects of nature. This connection to mythology has contributed to the name's enduring appeal across different cultures and eras.

Additionally, the name appears in various literary works and translations, further embedding it in the cultural consciousness. While specific historical milestones for the name Aura are less documented than for more prominent names, its mythological roots provide a significant cultural touchpoint.

The symbolic resonance of the name Aura extends beyond its etymological origins. It evokes notions of lightness, purity, and the ephemeral qualities of air, which have been celebrated in various artistic and literary contexts.

The name has also been associated with spiritual and mystical connotations, often linked to the idea of an aura surrounding individuals, reflecting their emotional or spiritual state. This deeper significance has allowed the name to maintain a sense of timelessness and relevance across different cultures and historical periods.

Famous people named Aura

In this section, you will find notable people named Aura. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Aura who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Aura who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Aura Garrido is an actress best known for The Body, The Last Days, and The Invisible Man.

Aura Garrison is a singer best known for her work with the band The Aura.

Aura G. is a musician best known for her contributions to the electronic music scene.

Fictional characters named Aura

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Aura is a fictional character from the video game series Final Fantasy. She is a significant character in the narrative of Final Fantasy IX, known for her connection to the main protagonist and her role in the story's emotional depth.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Aura, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AriaLunaMiraNinaZara

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Aura. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AvaEllaClaraSoraCoraLaraMayaTara

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Aura was first seen in the United States in 1881.

Aura has ranked as high as #1545 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Aura has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Aura is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Aura was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Aura.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 340 7 333
2024 310 0 310
2023 273 0 273
2022 252 5 247
2021 246 0 246
2020 190 0 190
2019 149 0 149
2018 121 0 121
2017 107 0 107
2016 99 0 99
2015 95 0 95
2014 87 0 87
2013 64 0 64
2012 64 0 64
2011 55 0 55
2010 54 0 54
2009 67 0 67
2008 40 0 40
2007 49 0 49
2006 69 0 69
2005 52 0 52
2004 34 0 34
2003 29 0 29
2002 51 0 51
2001 37 0 37
2000 49 0 49
1999 30 0 30
1998 26 0 26
1997 27 0 27
1996 37 0 37
1995 45 0 45
1994 30 0 30
1993 30 0 30
1992 52 0 52
1991 30 0 30
1990 39 0 39
1989 31 0 31
1988 42 0 42
1987 30 0 30
1986 35 0 35
1985 30 0 30
1984 39 0 39
1983 41 0 41
1982 36 0 36
1981 45 0 45
1980 42 0 42
1979 39 0 39
1978 25 0 25
1977 44 0 44
1976 33 0 33
1975 38 0 38
1974 34 0 34
1973 40 0 40
1972 37 0 37
1971 30 0 30
1970 23 0 23
1969 14 0 14
1968 17 0 17
1967 20 0 20
1966 14 0 14
1965 9 0 9
1964 17 0 17
1963 19 0 19
1962 7 0 7
1961 18 0 18
1960 13 0 13
1959 11 0 11
1958 11 0 11
1957 9 0 9
1956 13 0 13
1955 12 0 12
1954 10 0 10
1953 8 0 8
1952 11 0 11
1951 9 0 9
1950 12 0 12
1949 5 0 5
1948 8 0 8
1947 10 0 10
1946 10 0 10
1945 6 0 6
1944 6 0 6
1943 11 0 11
1942 7 0 7
1941 12 0 12
1940 5 0 5
1939 8 0 8
1938 12 0 12
1937 6 0 6
1936 8 0 8
1935 9 0 9
1934 13 0 13
1933 10 0 10
1932 11 0 11
1931 10 0 10
1930 11 0 11
1929 9 0 9
1928 16 0 16
1927 11 0 11
1926 13 0 13
1925 9 0 9
1924 14 0 14
1923 19 0 19
1922 13 0 13
1921 18 0 18
1920 20 0 20
1919 15 0 15
1918 22 0 22
1917 16 0 16
1916 15 0 15
1915 26 0 26
1914 15 0 15
1913 14 0 14
1912 7 0 7
1911 6 0 6
1910 11 0 11
1909 9 0 9
1908 6 0 6
1907 10 0 10
1906 9 0 9
1905 10 0 10
1904 11 0 11
1903 9 0 9
1902 6 0 6
1901 13 0 13
1900 10 0 10
1899 9 0 9
1898 7 0 7
1897 13 0 13
1896 8 0 8
1895 9 0 9
1894 13 0 13
1893 11 0 11
1892 6 0 6
1891 8 0 8
1890 9 0 9
1889 11 0 11
1888 16 0 16
1886 7 0 7
1884 13 0 13
1883 8 0 8
1882 13 0 13
1881 10 0 10

Top States for Aura (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 43
16%
FL 31
12%
NY 28
11%
TX 26
10%
GA 16
6%
PA 16
6%
AZ 15
6%
NC 11
4%
NJ 10
4%
OH 9
3%
IL 9
3%
MI 8
3%
MA 7
3%
SC 6
2%
MD 6
2%
VA 6
2%
TN 5
2%
MO 5
2%
WA 5
2%