Aurelia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Aurelia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Aurelia?
Aurelia is spelled A-U-R-E-L-I-A. The name has 7 letters.
Aurelia at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Derived from the Latin word “aureus”, meaning “golden.”
- Origin
- The name Aurelia is commonly associated with Latin origins and is derived from a Roman family name.
- Pronunciation
- aw-REEL-yah · 3 syllables
Aurelia Popularity in 2025
Rank#290
Recorded Births1,056
- Girls usage rose 44 places to #290 and recorded 118 more births compared with 2024.
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 Aurelia Mean?
Derived from the Latin word “aureus”, meaning “golden.”
Origin: The name Aurelia is commonly associated with Latin origins and is derived from a Roman family name.
How Do You Pronounce Aurelia?
Pronunciationaw-REEL-yah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Aurelia?
- History
- Aurelia was used in ancient Rome and is documented in various Roman records as a family name.
Aurelia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,056 | #290 |
| 2024 | Girls | 938 | #334 |
| 2023 | Girls | 829 | #370 |
| 2022 | Girls | 644 | #489 |
| 2021 | Girls | 595 | #518 |
| 2020 | Girls | 568 | #531 |
| 2019 | Girls | 453 | #642 |
| 2018 | Girls | 456 | #652 |
| 2017 | Girls | 435 | #674 |
| 2016 | Girls | 433 | #675 |
| 2015 | Girls | 353 | #799 |
| 2014 | Girls | 334 | #829 |
| 2013 | Girls | 320 | #832 |
| 2012 | Girls | 253 | #999 |
| 2011 | Girls | 242 | #1,031 |
| 2010 | Girls | 215 | #1,136 |
| 2009 | Girls | 225 | #1,121 |
| 2008 | Girls | 169 | #1,405 |
| 2007 | Girls | 124 | #1,744 |
| 2006 | Girls | 125 | #1,682 |
| 2005 | Girls | 112 | #1,755 |
| 2004 | Girls | 80 | #2,204 |
| 2003 | Girls | 83 | #2,106 |
| 2002 | Girls | 74 | #2,228 |
When Was Aurelia 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
1,056 recorded births
National rank #290
2024 · Girls
938 recorded births
National rank #334
2023 · Girls
829 recorded births
National rank #370
2022 · Girls
644 recorded births
National rank #489
Where Aurelia 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #60 | 9 |
| CT | #137 | 22 |
| AZ | #141 | 44 |
| CO | #151 | 38 |
| WA | #155 | 46 |
| MT | #168 | 6 |
| NM | #182 | 8 |
| SD | #188 | 6 |