UK girl's name
Auraya
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly from the Latin "aura" meaning "breeze".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Auraya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Auraya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 4 births.
This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2012 to 2023. 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.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Auraya. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Auraya ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 4 girls were registered as Auraya.
- • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Auraya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
4 births
Estimated living
23
2026
Meaning
What does Auraya mean?
The name Auraya is of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word "Aura" meaning "air" or "breeze". It is believed to have originated in ancient India, where it was used as a feminine name signifying lightness, grace, and a gentle spirit.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Auraya can be found in the Hindu sacred texts, the Vedas, dating back to around 1500 BCE. In these ancient scriptures, Auraya is referenced as the name of a celestial nymph or Apsara, known for her beauty and celestial dance.
During the Mauryan Empire in India, which ruled from around 322 BCE to 185 BCE, the name Auraya gained popularity among the nobility and ruling classes. One notable figure from this period was Auraya Devi, a renowned courtesan and dancer who was highly revered for her talent and grace.
In the 7th century CE, the name Auraya was recorded in the ancient Sanskrit text, the Natyashastra, which is a comprehensive treatise on the performing arts, including dance, music, and theater. The text mentions Auraya as the name of a skilled dancer who performed in the court of King Harsha Vardhana.
Around the 12th century CE, the name Auraya appeared in the works of the renowned Persian poet, Nizami Ganjavi. In his epic poem, the Khamsah, Nizami mentions Auraya as the name of a beautiful princess known for her wisdom and compassion.
One of the most famous historical figures bearing the name Auraya was Auraya Kaur, a Sikh warrior and leader who lived in the late 17th century. She was known for her bravery and her role in defending the Sikh community against oppression during the Mughal Empire.
In more recent times, Auraya has been the name of several notable individuals, including Auraya Bhattacharya, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who was born in 1938 and was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri in 1988 for her contributions to the arts.
Another notable Auraya was Auraya Rajapaksa, a Sri Lankan politician and diplomat who served as the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2010 to 2015.
While the name Auraya may have its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been embraced by various communities around the world, each adding their own unique interpretations and associations to this beautiful and timeless name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Auraya over time
The chart below shows babies named Auraya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Auraya, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Auraya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Auraya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5111 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4755 | 16 | 4 |
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FAQ
Auraya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Auraya in the UK right now?
In 2023, Auraya was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Auraya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 4 babies registered as Auraya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Auraya?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly from the Latin "aura" meaning "breeze".
How many people are called Auraya in the UK?
A total of 23 babies have been registered as Auraya across the 6 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.