Julia
Girl name · Latin · pronounced JOO-lee-uh
Verified name
What does Julia mean?
Youthful
Origin and language
Latin
Language family: English|Latin|Spanish|Italian
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 128 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 244 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Jules, Jule, Jujubee
Variant: Giulia, Yulia
Related: Juliet, Juliana, Julienne
Using Julia across cultures
Classic Roman name in continuous use for millennia.
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