Girl · #16,513 in 2026

Aurra

Aurra was an American 1980s soul group, which, at the time of its biggest success on Salsoul Records, featured Curt Jones (guitar/vocals) and Starleana Young (vocals) and included Steve Washington (bass/guitar/drums), Philip Field (keyboards/synthesizers/vocals) and Tom Lockett (saxophone/percussion).

Current Rank
#16,513
Peak Rank
#16,513 (2014)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2014
First Year
2014
Last Year
2014
Peak Year
#16513
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Aurra

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Aurra was an American 1980s soul group, which, at the time of its biggest success on Salsoul Records, featured Curt Jones (guitar/vocals) and Starleana Young (vocals) and included Steve Washington (bass/guitar/drums), Philip Field (keyboards/synthesizers/vocals) and Tom Lockett (saxophone/percussion).

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Origin & history
Aurra started off in 1979 as an offshoot of the funk band Slave . Steve Washington first conceptualized the project, which also initially featured fellow former Slave members Curt Jones, Starleana Young, and Thomas Lockett. By the time they recorded their first LP, the lineup also included Charles Carter and Buddy Hankerson . Aurra initially signed with Dream Records, and then Salsoul Records . Composer/keyboardist Philip Field, known for his work as a member of Mtume , subsequently joined the lineup. During the early 1980s, the group found success with hits such as "Are You Single" (number 16

The Story of Aurra

Aurra first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2014, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 5 Aurras were born — ranking #16,513 that year. As of 2026, Aurra ranks #16,513 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Aurras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Aurra

Phonetically similar names — useful when Aurra is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Aurra

What does the name Aurra mean?
Aurra was an American 1980s soul group, which, at the time of its biggest success on Salsoul Records, featured Curt Jones (guitar/vocals) and Starleana Young (vocals) and included Steve Washington (bass/guitar/drums), Philip Field (keyboards/synthesizers/vocals) and Tom Lockett (saxophone/percussion).
How popular is Aurra in 2026?
In 2026, Aurra ranks #16,513 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Aurra most popular?
Aurra reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #16,513 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Aurra a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Aurra is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Aurra?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aurra include Abhinaya, Abrihet, Adelah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Aurra

Aurra is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2014 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Aurra's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #16,513. Use the chart and map above to compare Aurra's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.