Aurelia Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Aurelia was the name of the mother of Julius Caesar, Aurelia Cotta, adding a touch of ancient Roman prestige to the name.

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A Deep Dive

Aurelia Overview

Meaning

The golden one

Gender

Girl

Origin

Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word “aureus,” meaning “golden”​

Pronunciation

/ɔˈriːliə/

Popularity

Aurelia is moderately popular in countries like Poland, Austria, and the United States. In the USA, Aurelia ranked #371 for girls in 2023​

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

4 (Orderly, Steady, Service-oriented)

Name Styles

Classic, Vintage, Mythological

Associated Traits

Elegant, radiant, classic, refined.

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

The name Aurelia holds historical significance, being associated with early saints and the mother of Julius Caesar​

Name Day

September 25 (Italy, Poland, Spain)​
A Deep Dive

Aurelia Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Aurélie, Aureliana, Oralie, Aurea

Common Nicknames

Lia, Aura, Ria, Auri, Elle

Diminutives

Aury, Lili, Aure, Rilly, Relia

Famous People

  • Aurelia Plath
    (American Editor)
  • Aurelia Browder
    (American Civil Rights Activist)
  • Aurelia Tizón
    (Argentinian First Lady)
  • Aurelia Dobre
    (Romanian Gymnast)
  • Aurelia Greene
    (American Politician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Aurelia
    ("Love Actually," Film)

Places

  • Aurelia City
    (Iowa, USA)
  • Aurelia Street
    (Rome, Italy)

What Is the Meaning of Aurelia?

The name Aurelia means “golden” or “the golden one,” reflecting a warm and radiant personality. It’s a charming name that suggests a person who brings light and joy to others.

What Is the Origin of The Name Aurelia?

Aurelia is of Latin origin, derived from the word “aureus,” meaning “golden.” It has roots in ancient Roman history and has been used in various European cultures.

Aurelia Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Aurelia in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5182021#4872022#3712023
Top 3 Rankings#3521880#3712023#3901899

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Aurelia

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023371
(+116 from 2022)
825
(+181 from 2022)
0.04716
2022487
(+31 from 2021)
644
(+49 from 2021)
0.03592
2021518
(+12 from 2020)
595
(+27 from 2020)
0.03321
2020530
(+112 from 2019)
568
(+115 from 2019)
0.03213
2019642
(+10 from 2018)
453
(-3 from 2018)
0.02469
2018652
(+22 from 2017)
456
(+21 from 2017)
0.02452
2017674
No change from 2016
435
(+2 from 2016)
0.02303
2016674
(+127 from 2015)
433
(+82 from 2015)
0.02237
2015801
(+27 from 2014)
351
(+17 from 2014)
0.01799
2014828
(+3 from 2013)
334
(+14 from 2013)
0.01707
2013831
(+168 from 2012)
320
(+67 from 2012)
0.01660
2012999
(+32 from 2011)
253
(+11 from 2011)
0.01304
20111031
(+105 from 2010)
242
(+27 from 2010)
0.01249
20101136
(-15 from 2009)
215
(-10 from 2009)
0.01097
20091121
(+284 from 2008)
225
(+56 from 2008)
0.01111
20081405
(+339 from 2007)
169
(+45 from 2007)
0.00811
20071744
(-63 from 2006)
124
(-1 from 2006)
0.00586
20061681
(+74 from 2005)
125
(+13 from 2005)
0.00598
20051755
(+448 from 2004)
112
(+32 from 2004)
0.00552
20042203
(-97 from 2003)
80
(-3 from 2003)
0.00396
20032106
(+122 from 2002)
83
(+9 from 2002)
0.00414
20022228
(+472 from 2001)
74
(+19 from 2001)
0.00375
20012700
(-131 from 2000)
55
(-3 from 2000)
0.00278
20002569
(+106 from 1999)
58
(+6 from 1999)
0.00291
19992675
(-338 from 1998)
52
(-8 from 1998)
0.00267
19982337
(-139 from 1997)
60
(-2 from 1997)
0.00310
19972198
(+55 from 1996)
62
(+3 from 1996)
0.00325
19962253
(+114 from 1995)
59
(+4 from 1995)
0.00308
19952367
(-225 from 1994)
55
(-8 from 1994)
0.00286
19942142
(-109 from 1993)
63
(-5 from 1993)
0.00323
19932033
(+45 from 1992)
68
(+3 from 1992)
0.00345
19922078
(-5 from 1991)
65
No change from 1991
0.00324
19912073
(-193 from 1990)
65
(-10 from 1990)
0.00320
19901880
(+529 from 1989)
75
(+27 from 1989)
0.00365
19892409
(-546 from 1988)
48
(-18 from 1988)
0.00241
19881863
(+202 from 1987)
66
(+13 from 1987)
0.00343
19872065
(+130 from 1986)
53
(+6 from 1986)
0.00283
19862195
(-338 from 1985)
47
(-13 from 1985)
0.00255
19851857
(-200 from 1984)
60
(-6 from 1984)
0.00325
19841657
(+335 from 1983)
66
(+15 from 1983)
0.00366
19831992
(-351 from 1982)
51
(-19 from 1982)
0.00285
19821641
(+344 from 1981)
70
(+17 from 1981)
0.00386
19811985
(-152 from 1980)
53
(-6 from 1980)
0.00296
19801833
(-290 from 1979)
59
(-16 from 1979)
0.00331
19791543
(+372 from 1978)
75
(+24 from 1978)
0.00435
19781915
(-233 from 1977)
51
(-11 from 1977)
0.00310
19771682
(-114 from 1976)
62
(-2 from 1976)
0.00377
19761568
(+269 from 1975)
64
(+14 from 1975)
0.00407
19751837
(-128 from 1974)
50
(-3 from 1974)
0.00320
19741709
(-120 from 1973)
53
(-5 from 1973)
0.00338
19731589
(-48 from 1972)
58
(-2 from 1972)
0.00373
19721541
(-74 from 1971)
60
(-10 from 1971)
0.00372
19711467
(+361 from 1970)
70
(+22 from 1970)
0.00399
19701828
(-142 from 1969)
48
(-3 from 1969)
0.00262
19691686
(-9 from 1968)
51
(+3 from 1968)
0.00289
19681677
(-96 from 1967)
48
(-3 from 1967)
0.00281
19671581
(-33 from 1966)
51
(-1 from 1966)
0.00297
19661548
(+124 from 1965)
52
(+7 from 1965)
0.00296
19651672
(+75 from 1964)
45
(+1 from 1964)
0.00246
19641747
(-99 from 1963)
44
(-4 from 1963)
0.00225
19631648
(-151 from 1962)
48
(-8 from 1962)
0.00241
19621497
(-91 from 1961)
56
(-7 from 1961)
0.00276
19611406
(-77 from 1960)
63
(-6 from 1960)
0.00303
19601329
(+88 from 1959)
69
(+12 from 1959)
0.00332
19591417
(-38 from 1958)
57
(-2 from 1958)
0.00274
19581379
(-151 from 1957)
59
(-14 from 1957)
0.00286
19571228
(-128 from 1956)
73
(-15 from 1956)
0.00348
19561100
(-19 from 1955)
88
(+1 from 1955)
0.00427
19551081
(-53 from 1954)
87
(-4 from 1954)
0.00434
19541028
(+136 from 1953)
91
(+22 from 1953)
0.00457
19531164
(+20 from 1952)
69
(+5 from 1952)
0.00358
19521184
(-165 from 1951)
64
(-19 from 1951)
0.00336
19511019
(-106 from 1950)
83
(-12 from 1950)
0.00449
1950913
(+5 from 1949)
95
(+2 from 1949)
0.00540
1949918
(+12 from 1948)
93
(+6 from 1948)
0.00530
1948930
(+12 from 1947)
87
(-1 from 1947)
0.00499
1947942
(-30 from 1946)
88
(+4 from 1946)
0.00484
1946912
(-128 from 1945)
84
(-7 from 1945)
0.00521
1945784
(+109 from 1944)
91
(+18 from 1944)
0.00676
1944893
(-49 from 1943)
73
(-12 from 1943)
0.00534
1943844
(+15 from 1942)
85
(+5 from 1942)
0.00592
1942859
(-131 from 1941)
80
(-14 from 1941)
0.00575
1941728
(+67 from 1940)
94
(+15 from 1940)
0.00754
1940795
(+73 from 1939)
79
(+14 from 1939)
0.00669
1939868
(-209 from 1938)
65
(-43 from 1938)
0.00573
1938659
(+24 from 1937)
108
(+9 from 1937)
0.00946
1937683
(-26 from 1936)
99
(-2 from 1936)
0.00898
1936657
(+22 from 1935)
101
(+5 from 1935)
0.00937
1935679
(-97 from 1934)
96
(-28 from 1934)
0.00883
1934582
(+90 from 1933)
124
(+30 from 1933)
0.01146
1933672
(-56 from 1932)
94
(-21 from 1932)
0.00899
1932616
(-7 from 1931)
115
(-3 from 1931)
0.01040
1931609
(-51 from 1930)
118
(-30 from 1930)
0.01069
1930558
(+61 from 1929)
148
(+25 from 1929)
0.01269
1929619
(-61 from 1928)
123
(-34 from 1928)
0.01063
1928558
(-14 from 1927)
157
(-12 from 1927)
0.01313
1927544
(-19 from 1926)
169
(-8 from 1926)
0.01367
1926525
(-9 from 1925)
177
(-10 from 1925)
0.01439
1925516
(+8 from 1924)
187
No change from 1924
0.01481
1924524
(+5 from 1923)
187
(+8 from 1923)
0.01443
1923529
(+72 from 1922)
179
(+35 from 1922)
0.01429
1922601
(-50 from 1921)
144
(-22 from 1921)
0.01154
1921551
(-12 from 1920)
166
(-8 from 1920)
0.01297
1920539
(+9 from 1919)
174
(+16 from 1919)
0.01399
1919548
(-54 from 1918)
158
(-30 from 1918)
0.01345
1918494
(+8 from 1917)
188
(+15 from 1917)
0.01564
1917502
(+11 from 1916)
173
(+11 from 1916)
0.01540
1916513
(-32 from 1915)
162
(-2 from 1915)
0.01492
1915481
(+45 from 1914)
164
(+53 from 1914)
0.01602
1914526
(-23 from 1913)
111
(+9 from 1913)
0.01393
1913503
No change from 1912
102
(+12 from 1912)
0.01557
1912503
(-47 from 1911)
90
(+9 from 1911)
0.01534
1911456
(+34 from 1910)
81
(+12 from 1910)
0.01833
1910490
(-50 from 1909)
69
(-2 from 1909)
0.01645
1909440
(-41 from 1908)
71
(-12 from 1908)
0.01929
1908399
(+19 from 1907)
83
(+11 from 1907)
0.02341
1907418
(+74 from 1906)
72
(+23 from 1906)
0.02134
1906492
(-2 from 1905)
49
(+2 from 1905)
0.01563
1905490
(+30 from 1904)
47
(+7 from 1904)
0.01517
1904520
(-50 from 1903)
40
(-6 from 1903)
0.01368
1903470
(-30 from 1902)
46
(-4 from 1902)
0.01654
1902440
(-29 from 1901)
50
(-3 from 1901)
0.01784
1901411
(+4 from 1900)
53
(-13 from 1900)
0.02085
1900415
(-25 from 1899)
66
(+12 from 1899)
0.02077
1899390
(+21 from 1898)
54
(-2 from 1898)
0.02182
1898411
(+29 from 1897)
56
(+12 from 1897)
0.02043
1897440
(+8 from 1896)
44
(+2 from 1896)
0.01772
1896448
(-27 from 1895)
42
(-3 from 1895)
0.01667
1895421
(-12 from 1894)
45
(-1 from 1894)
0.01821
1894409
(-10 from 1893)
46
(+1 from 1893)
0.01949
1893399
(+54 from 1892)
45
(+9 from 1892)
0.01998
1892453
(-13 from 1891)
36
(+3 from 1891)
0.01601
1891440
(+6 from 1890)
33
No change from 1890
0.01679
1890446
(-36 from 1889)
33
(-2 from 1889)
0.01636
1889410
(+3 from 1888)
35
(-1 from 1888)
0.01850
1888413
(+33 from 1887)
36
(+11 from 1887)
0.01900
1887446
(-46 from 1886)
25
(-4 from 1886)
0.01609
1886400
(+120 from 1885)
29
(+12 from 1885)
0.01886
1885520
(-82 from 1884)
17
(-4 from 1884)
0.01198
1884438
(+79 from 1883)
21
(+7 from 1883)
0.01526
1883517
(-86 from 1882)
14
(-4 from 1882)
0.01166
1882431
(+3 from 1881)
18
(+3 from 1881)
0.01556
1881434
(-82 from 1880)
15
(-6 from 1880)
0.01517
1880352
First SSA data recorded
21
First SSA data recorded
0.02152

American States Popularity Rankings for Aurelia

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#6912021#6362022#4242023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#5152021#3982022#2772023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4912021#3862022#3342023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4462021#4172022#4532023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4652021#5352022#3862023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#5152021#3122022#2682023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5812021#6122022#3462023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4212021#3702022#2502023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4762021#5262022#4312023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4922021#5282022#3912023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3652021#2742022#1752023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2702020#1942022#1312023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3112021#1962022#1862023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2422021#6522022#2332023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#7022021#4402022#4302023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#7292021#6172022#5442023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3972021#5142022#6062023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#6402021#8572022#5872023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#7422021#6112022#3862023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4872021#6032022#3102023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2672021#3302022#2462023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6642021#8792022#6282023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#6352021#5022022#6182023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3782021#3352022#4112023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#7702021#5322022#6992023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#8632021#8602022#6332023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#5852021#4382022#6122023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3982021#7902022#4732023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5302021#2432022#3782023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5882021#4502022#4402023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3862021#2672022#3802023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#7342017#6452018#5492023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4522020#5242022#3552023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#7402017#6442021#5732022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#3131956#3461957#2072017

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4312021#4192022#4172023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3202014#3702020#2862023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1402017#1372023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2492012#1762017

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1412023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1882021

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#862021

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2252016

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2052021

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1992010

Popularity Rankings for Aurelia in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#562021#532022#452023

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#702020#612021#552022

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#902021#912022#842023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#872020#862021#942022

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1461973#1971975#1981979

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1641991#1751992#1751993

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#5802021#4212022#1722023

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#2001950#1801954#1911958

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#2022019#2032020#2042021

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#2302021#2082022#3912023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3162021#3242022#2232023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2992019#3872021#3582022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#4132020#3402021#4652022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3902021#3892022#4952023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4242019#3972020#4462021

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#5502022#4522023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Aurelia a Name for Boys or Girls?

Typically, Aurelia is a name given to girls. The soft and melodic tones of the name lend it a gentle and feminine feel, making it popular for baby girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Aurelia

Aurelia in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Aurelia Plath (Editor, 1906–1994): An American editor and mother of poet Sylvia Plath, she edited her daughter's posthumous works.
  • Aurelia Browder (Civil Rights Activist, 1919–1971): An American civil rights activist, she was a key figure in the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
  • Aurelia Tizón (First Lady of Argentina, 1902–1938): She was the first wife of Juan Perón and served as First Lady of Argentina.
  • Aurelia Dobre (Gymnast, born 1972): A Romanian gymnast who was a world champion and Olympic medalist.
  • Aurelia Greene (Politician, 1934–2021): An American politician who served in the New York State Assembly.
  • Aurelia ("Love Actually," 2003 Film): A Portuguese housekeeper who falls in love with a British writer.
  • Aurelia City (Iowa, USA): A small city in Cherokee County, offering a peaceful rural atmosphere.
  • Aurelia Street (Rome, Italy): An ancient road in Rome, historically significant and still in use today.

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