Aurelia vs Serena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aurelia

Girl #334 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"golden, the golden one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Romanian English Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#334
Total SSA Count
933
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Relia, Lia, Aura

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Serena

Girl #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tranquil, serene, clear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
938
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Seri, Rena, Ser

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Popularity Comparison

Aurelia Rank #334
Serena Rank #332

Serena is more popular, ranked #332 vs #334 for Aurelia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aurelia ___

  • Aurelia Rose
  • Aurelia Grace
  • Aurelia Josephine
  • Aurelia Elise
  • Aurelia Jane

Serena ___

  • Serena Rose
  • Serena Grace
  • Serena Joy
  • Serena Marie
  • Serena Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aurelia

Octavia Valentina Julius Maximus Cecilia

If you choose Serena

Venus Valentina Sebastian Julian Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aurelia or Serena more popular?

Serena is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Aurelia at #334 in the United States.

What do Aurelia and Serena mean?

Aurelia means "golden, the golden one" (Latin origin). Serena means "tranquil, serene, clear" (Latin origin).

Are Aurelia and Serena boy or girl names?

Aurelia is primarily a girl name. Serena is primarily a girl name.

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