Aurelia
GirlLatin · English: /ɔːˈriː.li.ə/; approximately aw-REE-lee-uh.
A Roman name with a golden association and a flowing, ornate feel.
Origin
Latin
Pronunciation
English: /ɔːˈriː.li.ə/; approximately aw-REE-lee-uh.
Traditionally interpreted as “golden”.
Aurelia brings a warm golden image to a name with Roman roots. It is the feminine form of Aurelius, an old family name, and is traditionally interpreted as “golden”. Its appeal lies partly in the contrast between the full opening Au- and the lighter ending -lia. Together they give Aurelia an elegant, unhurried feel: a possible choice for someone who enjoys a name with a little ceremony. One English pronunciation is aw-REE-lee-uh, /ɔːˈriː.li.ə/, with the emphasis on REE. The ending may also be compressed to -lya. Those alternatives give the full name a different rhythm, so the version you prefer is worth making clear when you introduce it.
Etymology: Feminine form of the Roman family name Aurelius, traditionally connected with Latin words for gold.
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Name popularity
Latest year: 2025
Girls
Rank290
Source
SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.
Origin
Latin