Aera
A girl's name of Latin origin with 85 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
alternative form of Ära.
Aera is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, from the Latin aera or era, meaning 'age' or 'epoch' — a span of time defined by its defining characteristics. As a name, Aera evokes the idea of a child who marks a new beginning, a new era in her family's story.
Aera is also a common given name in South Korea, where it is written in Hangul and carries its own meanings. As an international name, it has a crisp, modern sound that feels both ancient in meaning and completely contemporary.
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Aera first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2017. A twenty-first-century entry, Aera belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Latin classification suggests a path from latin linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aera has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2017.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 70 | #7878 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 15 | #15767 | — |
The Story of Aera
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Aera is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Aera are most likely born between 2017 and 2024.
How rare is Aera?
Only about 1 in every 225,000 babies born in 2024 was named Aera — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2017, peaked in the 2020s with 70 births that decade.
Aera by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 2017–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | #6914 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6167 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8034 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10300 |
| 2020 | 13 | #7977 |
| 2019 | 5 | #15594 |
| 2018 | 5 | #15738 |
| 2017 | 5 | #15969 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2017–2024