Allison vs Aurora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allison

Girl #99 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, exalted (via Alice)"

Origin: Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis)

Cultural Roots

English French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#99
Total SSA Count
2,622
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Ally

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Allison Rank #99
Aurora Rank #16

Aurora is more popular, ranked #16 vs #99 for Allison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Allison ___

  • Allison Grace
  • Allison Marie
  • Allison Elizabeth
  • Allison Rose
  • Allison Claire
  • Allison Jane

Aurora ___

  • Aurora Rose
  • Aurora Jane
  • Aurora Grace
  • Aurora Claire
  • Aurora Faye
  • Aurora Maeve

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allison

Madison Paige Taylor Hailey Emma

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Atlas Luna Orion Celeste Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allison or Aurora more popular?

Aurora is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Allison at #99 in the United States.

What do Allison and Aurora mean?

Allison means "noble, exalted (via Alice)" (Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis) origin). Aurora means "dawn" (Latin origin).

Are Allison and Aurora boy or girl names?

Allison is primarily a girl name. Aurora is primarily a girl name.

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