Aura
The name of the deity is from Ancient Greek Αὔρα (Aúra), from αὔρα (aúra, “breeze”).
Every Aura since 1881 — 5,028 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aura
Aura is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #817 in 2025 with 333 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 5,028 American babies have been named Aura. Its peak came in 2025, when 340 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aura stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aura year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 333 | #817 | 7 | #9,804 |
| 2024 | 310 | #871 | — | — |
| 2023 | 273 | #954 | — | — |
| 2022 | 247 | #1,034 | 5 | #12,542 |
| 2021 | 246 | #1,029 | — | — |
| 2020 | 190 | #1,207 | — | — |
| 2019 | 149 | #1,475 | — | — |
| 2018 | 121 | #1,712 | — | — |
| 2017 | 107 | #1,889 | — | — |
| 2016 | 99 | #1,999 | — | — |
| 2015 | 95 | #2,061 | — | — |
| 2014 | 87 | #2,180 | — | — |
| 2013 | 64 | #2,706 | — | — |
| 2012 | 64 | #2,739 | — | — |
| 2011 | 55 | #3,053 | — | — |
| 2010 | 54 | #3,081 | — | — |
| 2009 | 67 | #2,711 | — | — |
| 2008 | 40 | #3,948 | — | — |
| 2007 | 49 | #3,386 | — | — |
| 2006 | 69 | #2,607 | — | — |
| 2005 | 52 | #3,059 | — | — |
| 2004 | 34 | #4,103 | — | — |
| 2003 | 29 | #4,435 | — | — |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,895 | — | — |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,557 | — | — |
| 2000 | 49 | #2,908 | — | — |
| 1995 | 45 | #2,691 | — | — |
| 1990 | 39 | #2,904 | — | — |
| 1985 | 30 | #3,016 | — | — |
| 1980 | 42 | #2,310 | — | — |
| 1975 | 38 | #2,197 | — | — |
| 1970 | 23 | #2,941 | — | — |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,518 | — | — |
| 1960 | 13 | #3,525 | — | — |
| 1955 | 12 | #3,393 | — | — |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,064 | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,057 | — | — |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,404 | — | — |
| 1935 | 9 | #2,939 | — | — |
| 1930 | 11 | #2,702 | — | — |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,383 | — | — |
| 1920 | 20 | #1,958 | — | — |
| 1915 | 26 | #1,408 | — | — |
| 1910 | 11 | #1,429 | — | — |
| 1905 | 10 | #1,244 | — | — |
| 1900 | 10 | #1,234 | — | — |
| 1895 | 9 | #1,127 | — | — |
| 1890 | 9 | #946 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Aura
- Aušra Augustinavičiūtė Economist · 1927–2005
- Aura Dione Singer · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aura mean?
The name of the deity is from Ancient Greek Αὔρα (Aúra), from αὔρα (aúra, “breeze”).
How popular is the name Aura in 2025?
Aura ranked #817 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 333 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aura?
5,028 babies have been named Aura in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aura most popular?
Aura peaked in 2025, when 340 newborns received the name.
Is Aura a boy or girl name?
Aura is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aura rising or falling?
Aura is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aura?
Well-known people named Aura include Aušra Augustinavičiūtė (economist), Aura Dione (singer).