Aroura
A girl's name of Latin origin with 126 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Alternative form of arura.
Aroura is a girl's baby name, a variant spelling of Aurora of Latin origin, from aurora meaning 'dawn' — the Roman goddess of the morning who ushered in each new day. Aurora is the most romantic and luminous of all dawn names; Aroura gives it a slightly more unusual, ethereal spelling.
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In the American context, Aroura is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2005–2024). Its Latin roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Aroura is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #8980), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aroura has 17+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 36 | #10752 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 72 | #13593 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 18 | #15435 | — |
The Story of Aroura
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Aroura is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Aroura are most likely born between 2006 and 2024.
How rare is Aroura?
Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Aroura — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2005, peaked in the 2010s with 72 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Aroura by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(17 years, 2005–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | #8980 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11280 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9124 |
| 2020 | 6 | #13623 |
| 2019 | 5 | #15802 |
| 2018 | 5 | #15961 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10041 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9484 |
| 2015 | 6 | #14719 |
| 2014 | 5 | #16836 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11121 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12341 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12306 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17322 |
| 2008 | 5 | #17841 |
| 2006 | 7 | #13756 |
| 2005 | 6 | #14708 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2005–2024