
The short answer
Aurelia is a feminine name used in Ancient Roman and Romanian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Feminine form of Aurelius." It ranked #290 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, feminine form of Aurelius. The entry lists its usage as Ancient Roman, Romanian, Italian, Spanish and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Aurelia ranked #290 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #290 | ssa-2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aurelia mean?
Behind the Name does not give Aurelia a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: feminine form of Aurelius.
Is Aurelia a popular name?
Aurelia ranked #290 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Aurelia a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Aurelia appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Aurelia — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.