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Origin & history of Aura1
Latin / Greek roots
Aura comes from the Latin aura meaning gentle breeze or breath — itself borrowed from the Greek aura with the same meaning. In Greek mythology, Aura was a goddess of the breeze and fresh morning air. The name has gained modern meaning through the spiritual concept of an aura (a glowing energy field around a person). As an American given name, Aura has surged in recent years alongside the broader American interest in nature and spiritual feminine names. Aura reached a new peak in 2024.
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Root name
The root form of Aura is
Aura — meaning Breeze, breath, soft glow.
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Modern usage
Aura remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Aura?
2024
peak year
Aura first appeared in U.S. records in 1881. The name climbed in popularity through the 2020s, reaching its peak of #872 nationally in 2024 with 309 babies that year. Aura's usage has been rising again in recent years. Today, Aura is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #1,424) with about 184 babies named Aura each year. In all, around 4,684 babies have been registered as Aura since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
309
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #872)
(ranked #872)
184
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
1,840
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
4,684
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Aura5
Life path number
The Adventurer
Freedom, adventure and curiosity.
🌍Adventurous
🦋Free spirit
🎭Adaptable
💬Magnetic
A1
U3
R9
A1
Sum: 14 → Life path 5
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Personality of Aura🌍
Free spirit
Adventure calls and they always answer.
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Electric energy
Things happen around them — exciting, unexpected.
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Adaptable
New situations are opportunities, never threats.
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Natural charmer
There's something magnetic about them.
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