The nameAurelia

Aurelia is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "golden". Elegant and ancient, it is rising in Britain and the United States.

Meaning

Aurelia comes from the Roman family name Aurelius, linked to aurum, "gold".

Origin

Latin. Aurelia Cotta was the mother of Julius Caesar.

History

Aurelia reached the top 120 in England and Wales and the American top 340.

Famous people named Aurelia

Popularity of the name Aurelia

Aurelia in the United States

335thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2024peak year (933 births)
17,373babies named Aurelia in the United States since 1880
0467933 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Aurelia was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 3,568 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Aurelia. Its rise began around 1913, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Aurelia in the United States were born before 1991. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 714 births a year on average, against 426 in the five years before.

Aurelia in the United Kingdom

128thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2024peak year (436 births)
4,089babies named Aurelia in the United Kingdom since 1997
0218436 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Aurelia was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 2,111 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Aurelia. Its rise began around 2007, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Aurelia in the United Kingdom were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 370 births a year on average, against 232 in the five years before.

Aurelia in France

1060thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1980peak year (1,040 births)
17,715babies named Aurelia in France since 1900
05201,040 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Aurelia in Switzerland

53rdmost popular girls' name in Switzerland in 2025
2025peak year (118 births)
1,472babies named Aurelia in Switzerland since 2000
059118 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Aurelia in Austria

47thmost popular girls' name in Austria in 2025
2024peak year (170 births)
1,851babies named Aurelia in Austria since 1984
085170 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

Sibling names for Aurelia

Names from the same generation as Aurelia, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aurelia mean?

Aurelia comes from the Roman family name Aurelius, linked to aurum, "gold".

What is the origin of the name Aurelia?

Latin. Aurelia Cotta was the mother of Julius Caesar.

Is Aurelia a girl's or a boy's name?

Aurelia is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Aurelia?

In 2024, Aurelia was the 335th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 933 births.

What are good sibling names for Aurelia?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Clementine, Mabel, Lyra and Sylvie for a sister, Augustine, Musa, August and Remy for a brother.

Who are famous people named Aurelia?

Aurelia Cotta, mother of Julius Caesar; Aurelia Plath, mother of Sylvia Plath.