What Does the Name Aurelia Mean?
Aurelia is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning “golden.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Aurelia |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | Latin |
| Meaning | golden |
| Variants | Aurelie, Aurora, Orelia, Aurelija |
| Popularity | A classic name enjoying a revival; entered the U.S. top 500 in the 2010s-2020s. |
The meaning and origin of Aurelia
The name Aurelia means “golden” and has Latin origins. Aurelia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Aurelius, derived from Latin aureus meaning 'golden.' It was borne by several women of ancient Rome, including the mother of Julius Caesar.
Variants and related names
Aurelia is related to several other names you may recognize: Aurelie, Aurora, Orelia, Aurelija. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Aurelia?
A classic name enjoying a revival; entered the U.S. top 500 in the 2010s-2020s.
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What does the name Aurelia mean?+
The name Aurelia means “golden” and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of the name Aurelia?+
Aurelia originates from Latin.
Is Aurelia a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Aurelia has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press