Aurora
uh-ROAR-uh /əˈrɔːr.ə/
Meaning of Aurora
Aurora is the Latin word for dawn and the Roman goddess of the dawn (Greek: Eos). The name carries strong literary, scientific (the aurora borealis) and Disney associations — Sleeping Beauty's princess is named Aurora.
Current popularity of Aurora
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #36 |
| Italy (ISTAT) | 2024 | #3 |
Notable bearers of Aurora
Princess Aurora in Sleeping Beauty (1959); Aurora (singer).
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-31