How to say it
au · RE · li · a
ɔˈriː.li.ə
Feminine
Aurelia
Golden
What it means
Latin feminine of Aurelius, from aureus ('golden'), itself from aurum ('gold').
Aurelia is the feminine of the Roman family name Aurelius, from aureus, 'golden.' It was an established name in antiquity, worn by the mother of Julius Caesar, and it has come back with the wave of melodic antique-Latin names like Aurora and Cecilia. The gold sense gives it warmth without being a literal word name. Aura, Reli, and Lia all work as shorts.
How to spell Aurelia
The standard spelling is Aurelia. Common variants include Aurélie, Aurelija, Aurélia, but Aurelia is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #290 in 2025, currently #290 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Nickname
Aura, Reli, and Lia all surface as shorts.
- Spelling
Shares the golden Aurelius root with the masculine Aurelio and the dawn name Aurora.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Aurelia mother of Julius Caesar, a model of Roman matronly virtue
Spelling variants
- Aurélie
- Aurelija
- Aurélia
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Common questions
- What does the name Aurelia mean?
- Latin feminine of Aurelius, from aureus ('golden'), itself from aurum ('gold').
- What does Aurelia mean in Latin?
- In Latin, Aurelia means "Golden." Aurelia is the feminine of the Roman family name Aurelius, from aureus, 'golden.' It was an established name in antiquity, worn by the mother of Julius Caesar, and it has come back with the wave of melodic antique-Latin names like Aurora and Cecilia. The gold sense gives it warmth without being a literal word name. Aura, Reli, and Lia all work as shorts.
- How do you pronounce Aurelia?
- Aurelia is pronounced ɔˈriː.li.ə. Say it as au-RE-li-a, with the stress on the "re" syllable.
- How do you spell Aurelia?
- The standard spelling is Aurelia. Common spelling variants include Aurélie, Aurelija, Aurélia.
- Is Aurelia a boy or girl name?
- Aurelia is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Aurelia?
- Aurelia ranked #290 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.