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UK girl's name

Aroura

A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly from Greek "arura" meaning "aura" or "dawn".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Aroura is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aroura popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2019 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Aroura is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Aroura. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Aroura ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2019, when 3 girls were registered as Aroura.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aroura as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5591

2019

Births in 2019

3

Latest year

Peak year

2019

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Aroura mean?

The name Aroura has its origins in ancient Greek language and culture, dating back to the classical period of antiquity. It is derived from the Greek word "arura," which referred to a unit of land measurement, equivalent to approximately one-sixth of an acre.

In Greek mythology, Arura was the name of a minor goddess associated with the cultivation of fields and the fertility of the land. Her name was often invoked in agricultural rituals and offerings to ensure bountiful harvests.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aroura appears in the works of the ancient Greek poet Hesiod, who lived around the 8th century BCE. In his epic poem "Works and Days," Hesiod mentions Aroura as a personification of the fertile earth.

Throughout ancient Greek literature, the name Aroura was occasionally used as a poetic reference to the earth's bounty and the cycle of sowing and reaping. It carried connotations of abundance, nourishment, and the divine blessings bestowed upon the land.

In the 5th century BCE, a notable bearer of the name Aroura was a Greek woman who lived in the city-state of Sparta. She was renowned for her virtues and was celebrated in the writings of the ancient historian Plutarch.

During the Byzantine period, in the 6th century CE, there was a prominent philosopher and scholar named Aroura, who contributed to the fields of logic and metaphysics. Her works, though largely lost to history, were highly regarded in her time.

In the 12th century, a noble woman named Aroura played a significant role in the court of the Byzantine Empire. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her philanthropic endeavors.

Another noteworthy figure named Aroura was a Greek poetess who lived in the 16th century. She gained recognition for her lyrical compositions and her contributions to the literary culture of the Renaissance era.

During the 18th century, there was a renowned artist named Aroura who specialized in portraiture and was celebrated for her mastery of the classical style. Her paintings adorned the walls of many noble households across Europe.

While the name Aroura has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has been adapted and used in various forms throughout history, often carrying the symbolic meanings of fertility, abundance, and the blessings of the earth.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Aroura by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aroura was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #5591 3 1

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FAQ

Aroura: questions and answers

How popular is the name Aroura in the UK right now?

In 2019, Aroura was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Aroura most popular?

The peak year on record was 2019, with 3 babies registered as Aroura in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aroura?

A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly from Greek "arura" meaning "aura" or "dawn".

How many people are called Aroura in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Aroura across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.