UK girl's name
Auriella
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "golden" or "gilded".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Auriella is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Auriella popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2771, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 9 births.
This profile covers 55 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2013 to 2024. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 55 living people in the UK are called Auriella. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Auriella ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 9 girls were registered as Auriella.
- • About 55 living people in the UK are estimated to have Auriella as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2771
2024
Births in 2024
9
Latest year
Peak year
2022
9 births
Estimated living
55
2026
Meaning
What does Auriella mean?
The name Auriella has its origins in Latin and Italian languages. It is a feminine name derived from the Latin word "aurum," which means gold. The name can be traced back to the Renaissance period in Italy, where it was used to describe someone with golden or golden-colored hair.
In ancient Roman mythology, Aurum was the personification of the golden age, a time of peace and prosperity. This association likely contributed to the name's positive connotations and its use as a name for children.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Auriella can be found in the 16th-century Italian Renaissance literature. It was mentioned in the works of the Italian poet and playwright Ludovico Ariosto, who lived from 1474 to 1533.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Auriella. One example is Auriella Lazzari, an Italian opera singer who lived from 1602 to 1672. She was renowned for her performances in the early Baroque operas of Claudio Monteverdi.
Another notable figure with this name was Auriella Cavaletti, an Italian painter who lived during the 17th century. She was known for her portraits and religious works, which were commissioned by wealthy patrons in Italy.
In the 19th century, Auriella Tosi was an Italian novelist and poet who lived from 1824 to 1892. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, and she was celebrated for her lyrical and evocative writing style.
Moving to more recent times, Auriella Campana was an Italian actress and television personality who lived from 1937 to 2018. She was best known for her roles in various Italian television series and films throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
Auriella De Lucchi was an Italian architect and designer who lived from 1945 to 2022. She was renowned for her innovative and sustainable architectural designs, which incorporated elements of Italian culture and tradition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Auriella over time
The chart below shows babies named Auriella registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Auriella, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Auriella by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Auriella 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 | #3290 | 35 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4263 | 20 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Auriella
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Auriella: questions and answers
How popular is the name Auriella in the UK right now?
In 2024, Auriella was ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.
When was Auriella most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 9 babies registered as Auriella in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Auriella?
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "golden" or "gilded".
How many people are called Auriella in the UK?
A total of 55 babies have been registered as Auriella across the 9 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.