Julia
Latin girl's name meaning “youthful”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- youthful
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #122
- Born in 2023
- 2,297
Meaning & origin
Julia is the feminine of the Roman family name Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Julia ranked #122 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 2,297 US girls were given the name Julia.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #32 in 1998
“Unranked” means Julia was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more girl names starting with J.
Variants
Julie, Giulia
Nicknames
Jules
Julia: frequently asked questions
What does the name Julia mean?
Julia is a Latin name meaning "youthful". Julia is the feminine of the Roman family name Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'.
Where does the name Julia come from?
Julia is of Latin origin. Julia is the feminine of the Roman family name Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'.
Is Julia a boy or a girl name?
Julia is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Julia?
In 2023, 2,297 US girls were given the name Julia.
Is Julia a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Julia ranked #122 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Julia?
Common nicknames for Julia include Jules.