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Aura is a feminine name used in English and Italian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the word aura (derived from Latin, ultimately from Greek αὔρα meaning ‘breeze’) for a distinctive atmosphere or illumination." It ranked #817 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the word aura (derived from Latin, ultimately from Greek αὔρα meaning ‘breeze’) for a distinctive atmosphere or illumination. The entry lists its usage as English, Italian, Spanish, Finnish.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Aura ranked #817 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 | #817 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aura mean?
Behind the Name does not give Aura a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the word aura.
Is Aura a popular name?
Aura ranked #817 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Aura a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Aura appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Aura — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
