Aurelia Girl

Popularity: #307 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationaw-REL-ee-uh / ɔːˈrɛl.i.ə

Latin; Italian

Meaning

Latin: golden; Italian: golden

Historical & Cultural Background

Aurelia is derived from the Latin word 'aureus,' meaning 'golden.' It has been used as a feminine name since ancient Rome, where it was associated with nobility and wealth. The name gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in Italy and among English speakers, during the 19th century.

Trend Summary

Aurelia has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Aurelie

International Variants

  • Aurelia (Italian)
  • Aurelle (French)

Famous people named Aurelia

Aurelia C. McCarthy was an American educator known for her contributions to early childhood education.

Aurelia Browder was an American civil rights activist who played a significant role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

Aurelia D. Smith was a notable American botanist recognized for her research on plant species.

Aurelia de Souza is a contemporary artist known for her innovative mixed-media installations.

Fictional characters named Aurelia

Aurelia is a character in the film 'Love Actually,' known for her role as a waitress and love interest.

Aurelia is a character in the video game 'Fire Emblem: Three Houses,' serving as a noble from the Adrestian Empire.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Aurelia was first seen in the United States in 1880. Aurelia has ranked as high as #602 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Aurelia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Aurelia (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 132
15%
TX 84
10%
NY 54
6%
FL 41
5%
CO 32
4%
WA 29
3%
PA 28
3%
GA 27
3%
NJ 27
3%
OH 26
3%
NC 26
3%
VA 25
3%
OR 25
3%
MA 25
3%
AZ 24
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188021
188115
188218
188314
188421
188517
188629
188725
188836
188935
189033
189133
189236
189345
189446
189545
189642
189744
189856
189954
190066
190153
190250
190346
190440
190547
190649
190772
190883
190971
191069
191181
191290
1913102
1914111
1915164
1916162
1917173
1918188
1919158
1920174
1921166
1922144
1923179
1924187
1925187
1926177
1927169
1928157
1929123
1930148
1931118
1932115
193394
1934124
193596
1936101
193799
1938108
193965
194079
194194
194280
194385
194473
194591
194684
194788
194887
194993
195095
195183
195264
195369
195491
195587
195688
195773
195859
195957
196069
196163
196256
196348
196444
196545
196652
196751
196848
196951
197048
197170
197260
197358
197453
197550
197664
197762
197851
197975
198059
198153
198270
198351
198466
198560
198647
198753
198866
198948
199075
199165
199265
199368
199463
199555
199659
199762
199860
199952
200058
200155
200274
200383
200480
2005112
2006125
2007124
2008169
2009225
2010215
2011242
2012253
2013320
2014334
2015353
2016433
2017435
2018456
2019453
2020568
2021595
2022644
2023828
2024933