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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

1993
#72
1998
#32
2003
#33
2008
#41
2013
#76
2018
#94
2023
#122
2024
#116

“Unranked” means Julia was outside the US top 1,000 that year.

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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.

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