What Does the Name Aurora Mean?
Aurora is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning “"Dawn".”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Aurora |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | Latin |
| Meaning | "Dawn" |
| Variants | Aurore, Rory, Aurelia, Dawn |
| Popularity | A consistent US top-50 name for girls throughout the late 2010s and 2020s. |
The meaning and origin of Aurora
The name Aurora means “"Dawn"” and has Latin origins. From the Latin word for 'dawn' and the name of the Roman goddess of the morning. Familiar from Sleeping Beauty's princess and the aurora borealis (northern lights).
Variants and related names
Aurora is related to several other names you may recognize: Aurore, Rory, Aurelia, Dawn. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Aurora?
A consistent US top-50 name for girls throughout the late 2010s and 2020s.
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What does the name Aurora mean?+
The name Aurora means “"Dawn"” and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of the name Aurora?+
Aurora originates from Latin.
Is Aurora a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Aurora 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