Aurora
Pronunciation: [ er-AWR-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Aurora first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 48 babies have been named Aurora in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Aurora is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,766 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,766
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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"one who farms the land"
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Latin origin
"what is given, what is cast"
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Greek via Spanish origin
"Crown, wreath; variant of Stephen"
#15,903 in US
Hebrew origin
"divinely favored"
#15,673 in US
Old English via American creation origin
"beloved darling"
#15,693 in US
Modern English origin
"undulating; like a wave"
#15,762 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"hawk-like; stately"
#15,689 in US
Arabic origin
"title of the Prophet Muhammad"
#15,573 in US
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About the Name Aurora
Aurora is a boy name .
Is Aurora a boy or girl name? Aurora is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,766 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #16. Aurora is more commonly used as a girl name.
Aurora is currently ranked #15,766 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Aurora include Aur, Auro, Auroy, Auroie, Auy, Auie, and Aurkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Aurora include Auron . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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