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Aurea

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Pronounced OR-ee-ah /ˈɔr.i.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Latin aurea, 'golden' (the feminine of aureus, from aurum, 'gold')Medium

In 30 seconds: Golden: Aurea is Latin for 'golden'. Radiant, classic, and warm (St Aurea).

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Origin HighLatin

MeaningFrom Latin aurea, 'golden' (the feminine of aureus, from aurum, 'gold')

U.S. rank (2025)#5428 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,255

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aurea comes from Latin aurea, 'golden' (the feminine of aureus, from aurum, 'gold'). A radiant, classic name across the Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian world (borne by several early saints; the kin of Aurelia and Aurora). Said 'OR-ee-ah'.

In the U.S. it appears in Latina families. Rare, golden at the root, and radiant.

Did you know? Aurea means 'golden' in Latin (from aurum, 'gold') — a radiant, classic name (borne by several early saints; said 'OR-ee-ah').

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Aurea — etymology

Variations

AureliaOriaAura

Nicknames

Aura

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aurea mean?

Aurea is Latin for 'golden'.

How do you pronounce Aurea?

It's said OR-ee-ah /ˈɔr.i.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aurea a boy or girl name?

Aurea is a girl's name.

How popular is Aurea?

Aurea is a rare name in the U.S.