Aurora
Meaning: Dawn; the light of dawn
Origin: Latin — Aurora, the Roman goddess of the dawn
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #228
Total births: 1,585
History: Aurora surged in the 2010s in Australia. The Aurora Australis — the Southern Lights — can sometimes be seen from southern Australia. Aurora represents Australian parents choosing celestial names connected to southern hemisphere wonders.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2025) | #42 |
| Babies named Aurora in 2025 | 151 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,585 |
| Peak year | 2022 (185 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #29 |
| Years in records | 2014–2025 (12 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 4 spots |
Frequently asked about Aurora
What does the name Aurora mean?
Aurora means “Dawn; the light of dawn” from Latin — Aurora, the Roman goddess of the dawn roots.
What is the origin of the name Aurora?
Aurora has Latin — Aurora, the Roman goddess of the dawn origin. The traditional meaning is “Dawn; the light of dawn”.
How popular is Aurora in Australia?
Aurora ranked #42 in Australia in 2025 — given to 151 babies that year.
When was Aurora most popular?
Aurora peaked in 2022 with 185 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Aurora a boy or girl name?
Aurora is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Auroras in registered births are female.
How long has Aurora been recorded in Australia?
Aurora appears in birth records in Australia across 12 years — from 2014 through 2025.