Girl name · Latin
Aurelia
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: goldenAurelia is a girl's name that comes from Latin and means "golden". It is used in English, Italian, Spanish and German.
- Meaning
- Golden
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- aw-REEL-ya
Meaning and origin of Aurelia
As a girl's name, Aurelia comes from Latin and means "golden". It is used in English, Italian, Spanish and German.
Say it aw-REEL-ya. In Italian, say ow-REH-lyah. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meaning checked against Behind the Name. How we research names
Aurelia on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Aurelia on 8 lists.
“From the Latin for golden”
From Cute nicknames, beautiful nicknames
“Latin for golden, suited to a priestess of the sun”
From Priest names, priestess names
“Golden; Latin. Rare Roman classic”
From Girl middle names, long girl middle names for short first names
“Golden; Latin. Say ow-REH-lyah”
From Italian girl names, italian girl names that work in English
“Latin for golden, a glowing classic”
From Orange cat names, orange cat names for girls
“Golden; Latin. Mother of Julius Caesar”
From Roman names, roman female names from family names and cognomina
“Golden; Latin. Say ow-REH-lyah”
From Spanish girl names, vintage Spanish girl names and virtue names
“Golden; Latin. Say aw-REEL-ya”
From Unique girl names, uncommon Latin girl names
How popular is Aurelia?
- US rank in 2025
- #290
- 1,056 babies, 657 per million girls
- Best rank
- #290 in 2025
- 1,056 babies that year
- Babies since 1880
- At least 18,435
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 176 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 195 per million |
| 1900s | 197 per million |
| 1910s | 159 per million |
| 1920s | 139 per million |
| 1930s | 100 per million |
| 1940s | 59 per million |
| 1950s | 40 per million |
| 1960s | 29 per million |
| 1970s | 38 per million |
| 1980s | 33 per million |
| 1990s | 35 per million |
| 2000s | 60 per million |
| 2010s | 200 per million |
| 2020s | 476 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #675 | #674 | #652 | #642 | #531 | #518 | #489 | #370 | #334 | #290 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Aurelia
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- AurélieGolden one (Latin, girl)
Names spelled like Aurelia
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- AmeliaPossibly vigorous, brave (Germanic, girl)
- AdeliaNoble (Germanic, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- FlaviaGolden, blond (Latin, girl)
- AmberAmber, golden fossil resin (Arabic, girl)
- AurelioGolden (Latin, boy)
- OrlaGolden ruler, from Órlaith: ór, gold, and flaith, ruler (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- XantheGolden, yellow (Greek, girl)
- AmbreAmber, golden fossil resin (Arabic, girl)
- AnacaonaGolden flower (Taíno, girl)
- AurélienGolden (Latin, boy)
- AureliusGolden (Latin, boy)
- ChrysaGolden one (Greek, girl)
Middle names for Aurelia
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Latin
- LauraLaurel tree (Latin, girl)
- OliviaOlive tree (Latin, girl)
- CarinaDear, beloved (Latin, girl)
- EmiliaRival, striving to equal (Latin, girl)
- FloraFlower, blossom (Latin, girl)
- MarinaOf the sea (Latin, girl)
- ReginaQueen (Latin, girl)
- ValentinaStrong, healthy (Latin, girl)
- CelesteHeavenly, of the sky (Latin, girl)
- ClaraClear, bright (Latin, girl)
Aurelia: common questions
What does the name Aurelia mean?
Aurelia comes from Latin and means "golden". Checked against Behind the Name.
Is Aurelia a boy or girl name?
Aurelia is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Aurelia come from?
Aurelia comes from Latin and means "golden". Today it is used in English, Italian, Spanish and German.
How do you pronounce Aurelia?
Say aw-REEL-ya. In Italian, say ow-REH-lyah. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Aurelia?
Aurelia ranked #290 in the US in 2025, with 1,056 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Aurelia?
Forms of Aurelia with the same meaning and origin include Aurélie (French).
What middle names go with Aurelia?
Middle names that flow well with Aurelia include Belle, Briar, Daisy, Ione and Leigh. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.