Aura

Aura is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 309 girls in the United States.

Aura at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Aura

Aura belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Aura first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #511 in 1882, and in 2024 309 babies received the name — 4,679 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Aura in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#511 in 1882
Peak year
2024
Babies named Aura in 2024
309
Total since 1880
4,679

Aura in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#520 in 2024
Babies named Aura in 2025
60
Total since 1996
605

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aura mean?

The meaning of Aura is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Aura a boy or girl name?

Aura is a girl name. In 2024, 309 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Aura?

Aura comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Aura?

Aura first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #511 in 1882, and 309 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].