Aura
Aura is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Soft breeze, gentle wind, or atmosphere.
Origin and history
Aura is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning 'wind', 'breeze', or 'atmosphere'. In classical mythology, Aura was the Greek goddess of the breeze. The name has experienced a modern revival in the United States, growing in popularity in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
5,016 babies in the United States have been named Aura since 1880. It ranks #2461 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #923.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.7 %)
- NY (17.1 %)
- TX (9.3 %)
- FL (8.2 %)
- PA (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 78 |
| 1890-1900 | 93 |
| 1900-1910 | 93 |
| 1910-1920 | 147 |
| 1920-1930 | 142 |
| 1930-1940 | 98 |
| 1940-1950 | 80 |
| 1950-1960 | 106 |
| 1960-1970 | 148 |
| 1970-1980 | 343 |
| 1980-1990 | 371 |
| 1990-2000 | 346 |
| 2000-2010 | 477 |
| 2010-2019 | 895 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,599 |
Fun facts
- In Greek mythology, Aura was the titaness personification of the morning breeze.
- Over 30% of all U.S. births registered with the name Aura since 1880 occurred between 2020 and 2025.