Girl · #12,132 in 2026

Australia

Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. It has a land area of 7,688,287 km2 (2,968,464 sq mi), making it the sixth-largest country in the world. Australia is the world's flattest and driest inhabited continent.

Current Rank
#12,132
Peak Rank
#2,552 (1917)
Total Babies
339
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1900
First Year
2020
Last Year
1917
Peak Year
#2552
Peak Rank
339
Total Count
47
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Australia

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

Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. It has a land area of 7,688,287 km2 (2,968,464 sq mi), making it the sixth-largest country in the world. Australia is the world's flattest and driest inhabited continent.

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Etymology
Main article: Name of Australia The name Australia (pronounced / ə ˈ s t r eɪ l i ə / in Australian English ) is derived from the Latin Terra Australis Incognita ( ' unknown southern land ' ), a name used for a hypothetical continent in the Southern Hemisphere since ancient times. Several 16th-century cartographers used the word Australia on maps, but not to identify modern Australia. When the Dutch began visiting and mapping Australia in the 17th century, they called the continent New Holland . The name Australia was popularised by the explorer Matthew Flinders , who circumnavigated the conti
Origin & history
Main article: History of Australia For a chronological guide, see Timeline of Australian history .

The Story of Australia

Australia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1900, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 12 Australias were born — ranking #2,552 that year. As of 2026, Australia ranks #12,132 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 339 Australias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Australia

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

  • Austrailia
  • Australian
  • Australias
  • Australien
  • Australians
  • Austrasia
  • Estrella
  • Estrela
  • Australis
  • Australasia
  • Austria
  • Austral

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Australia

What does the name Australia mean?
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. It has a land area of 7,688,287 km2 (2,968,464 sq mi), making it the sixth-largest country in the world. Australia is the world's flattest and driest inhabited continent.
How popular is Australia in 2026?
In 2026, Australia ranks #12,132 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Australia most popular?
Australia reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #2,552 that year with 12 babies given the name.
Is Australia a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Australia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Australia?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Australia include Hennie, Clevie, Hilja. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Australia

Australia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1900 and has accumulated 339 births in the dataset. Australia's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #2,552. Use the chart and map above to compare Australia'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.