Updated February 8, 2024

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Girl name origins & meanings

  • Latin : Youthful; a feminine version of Julius

What does Julia mean and stand for?

The name Julia is of Latin origin and means "youthful." It was once an ancient Roman name given to women born in the house of Julius. Possible roots include Latin iuvenis (youthfu); Greek ioulos (downy-bearded); or the form of Jupiter Jovis ("sky father").

Syllables: 3

Girl name variations

Julya

Julya

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Julie

Julie

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Julianne

Julianne

- 10% this year
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Juliana

Juliana

- 5% this year
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Julina

Julina

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Julianna

Julianna

- 7% this year
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Juline

Juline

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Joliette

Joliette

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Joletta

Joletta

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Jules

Jules

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Juli

Juli

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Giulia

Giulia

+ 38% this year
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Giulietta

Giulietta

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Jewelea

Jewelea

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Jeweleah

Jeweleah

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Jewelia

Jewelia

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Jeweliah

Jeweliah

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Juelea

Juelea

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Jeuleah

Jeuleah

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Juliah

Juliah

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Julica

Julica

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Juliea

Juliea

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Julija

Julija

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Julita

Julita

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Juliya

Juliya

+ 20% this year
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How Popular Is The Name Julia

Family name origins & meanings

  • Catalan (Julià) : from the personal name Julià, Catalan form of Julian.

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Popularity

According to Social Security Administration data, Julia has been consistently popular, falling only slightly, but remaining in the top 100 since 2000. Julia also held a spot in the top 50 from 2000 to 2009.

However, it is the 26th most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Julia was at its peak popularity in October 2019.

Julia is a classic name, beginning with Saint Julia of Corsica. It is Shakespearean, Dickensian, Orwellian, and Harry Potter-related. Julia Child, Julia Roberts, Julia Lennon, and Julia Duffy are popular namesakes.

Where is it Popular?

Julia was searched for most often in the following states:

Nicknames for Julia

  • Jules
  • Julie
  • Leah

Pairs well with these middle names

 

Meaning and Origin of Julia