Aurora

Pronunciation: [ er-AWR-uh ]

Boy Name #15,766 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Aurora is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced er-AWR-uh.

Parents who love the name Aurora often also consider Augusta, Aurelia, Augustine .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #15,766
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Auron #4200

Nicknames

Aur Auy Aurie Auroie

Also a Girl Name

Aurora is also used as a girl name, ranked #16.

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Similar Names

Augusta Aurelia Augustine Aurora August Augustus Austin Aubrey

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aurora

Is Aurora a boy or girl name?

Aurora is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #15766. As a girl name, it is ranked #16. Aurora is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Aurora?

Aurora is pronounced er-AWR-uh.

How popular is the name Aurora?

Aurora is currently ranked #15766 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Aurora?

Common nicknames for Aurora include Aur, Auy, Aurie, and Auroie.

Is Aurora a common or rare name?

Aurora is an uncommon name, ranked #15766 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Auy, Aurie, and Auroie. 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.