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
- Peak year
- 1998 (#32)
Meaning & origin
Julia is the feminine of the Roman family name Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'.
Is Julia a Latin name?
Yes — Julia is a Latin name meaning "youthful". Julia is the feminine of the Roman family name Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
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.
How to spell Julia
Julia is spelled J-U-L-I-A — 5 letters and 2 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Julie, Giulia.
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.
How do you spell Julia?
Julia is spelled J-U-L-I-A. Related spellings include Julie, Giulia.
What is Julia short for?
Julia is often used as a short form of Julie or Giulia, though it is also given as a full name in its own right.
How common is the name Julia?
In 2023, 2,297 US girls were given the name Julia. In the latest US data, Julia ranked #122 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Julia a Latin name?
Yes — Julia is a Latin name meaning "youthful". Julia is the feminine of the Roman family name Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
What does Julia mean in Latin?
In Latin, Julia means "youthful". Julia is the feminine of the Roman family name Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'.
Is Julia a Roman name?
Julia is usually classified as Latin, and Roman belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Roman too. It means "youthful".