Aurora
Meaning: Dawn; the light of dawn
Origin: Latin — Aurora, the Roman goddess of the dawn
Gender: Girl
Rank in Ireland: #525
Total births: 396
History: Along Roundstone, Aurora is spoken with warmth and familiarity. The name evokes colcannon on a Halloween night and the comfort of community in Naas. It carries the spirit of the Galway Oyster Festival that bind Irish families together.
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| Current rank (2025) | #76 |
| Babies named Aurora in 2025 | 65 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 396 |
| Peak year | 2025 (65 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #76 |
| Years in records | 2008–2025 (18 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 102 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 Ireland?
Aurora ranked #76 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 65 babies that year.
When was Aurora most popular?
Aurora peaked in 2025 with 65 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Aurora a boy or girl name?
Aurora is predominantly a girls' name in Ireland — over 90% of Auroras in registered births are female.
Is the name Aurora rising or falling in popularity?
Aurora has risen 102 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #178 in 2020 to #76 in 2025.
How long has Aurora been recorded in Ireland?
Aurora appears in birth records in Ireland across 18 years — from 2008 through 2025.