Aura
Meaning
"breeze, breath, air"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #872
- Total SSA Count
- 309
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"breeze, breath, air"
Origin: Greek
"bright, shining light"
Origin: English diminutive of Elaine from Greek Helene
Lainey is more popular, ranked #38 vs #872 for Aura.
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Lainey is more popular, ranked #38 compared to Aura at #872 in the United States.
Aura means "breeze, breath, air" (Greek origin). Lainey means "bright, shining light" (English diminutive of Elaine from Greek Helene origin).
Aura is primarily a girl name. Lainey is primarily a girl name.