Aura Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Aura is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Aura?
Aura is spelled A-U-R-A. The name has 4 letters.
Aura at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The term “Aura” originally means a distinctive subtle or invisible emanation or atmosphere surrounding a person, place, or thing.
- Origin
- The name Aura may derive from the Latin word “aura,” meaning breeze or air, and it has been used in English and other languages as a given name.
- Pronunciation
- AWr-uh · 2 syllables
Aura Popularity in 2025
Rank#817
Recorded Births333
Rank#9,714
Recorded Births7
- Girls usage rose 54 places to #817 and recorded 23 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 2,616 places to #9,714 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2022.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Aura Mean?
The term “Aura” originally means a distinctive subtle or invisible emanation or atmosphere surrounding a person, place, or thing.
Origin: The name Aura may derive from the Latin word “aura,” meaning breeze or air, and it has been used in English and other languages as a given name.
How Do You Pronounce Aura?
PronunciationAWr-uh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Aura?
- History
- The usage of “Aura” as a given name has been sporadic and has become more common in modern times.
Aura Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 333 | #817 |
| 2025 | Boys | 7 | #9,714 |
| 2024 | Girls | 310 | #871 |
| 2023 | Girls | 273 | #954 |
| 2022 | Girls | 247 | #1,034 |
| 2022 | Boys | 5 | #12,330 |
| 2021 | Girls | 246 | #1,029 |
| 2020 | Girls | 190 | #1,206 |
| 2019 | Girls | 149 | #1,474 |
| 2018 | Girls | 121 | #1,710 |
| 2017 | Girls | 107 | #1,889 |
| 2016 | Girls | 99 | #1,996 |
| 2015 | Girls | 95 | #2,060 |
| 2014 | Girls | 87 | #2,176 |
| 2013 | Girls | 64 | #2,706 |
| 2012 | Girls | 64 | #2,734 |
| 2011 | Girls | 55 | #3,051 |
| 2010 | Girls | 54 | #3,075 |
| 2009 | Girls | 67 | #2,705 |
| 2008 | Girls | 40 | #3,936 |
| 2007 | Girls | 49 | #3,376 |
| 2006 | Girls | 69 | #2,602 |
| 2005 | Girls | 52 | #3,052 |
| 2004 | Girls | 34 | #4,093 |
When Was Aura Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
333 recorded births
National rank #817
2024 · Girls
310 recorded births
National rank #871
2023 · Girls
273 recorded births
National rank #954
2022 · Girls
247 recorded births
National rank #1,034
Where Aura Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| RI | #180 | 5 |
| NV | #374 | 7 |
| NY | #505 | 33 |
| PA | #558 | 19 |
| NJ | #572 | 13 |
| VA | #573 | 13 |
| FL | #583 | 30 |
| GA | #611 | 17 |