Julia

Julia is a Latin girl's name. A Latin name meaning "youthful". Its classic elegance and international appeal feel both sophisticated and timeless.

How popular is Julia in the United States?

In 2024, 2,359 girls in the United States were named Julia, making it the 116th most popular girl's name that year.

It has fallen over the decade, from 86th ten years before.

Its busiest year on record was 2001, with 8,849 births.

Records for Julia go back to 1880, and 475,798 babies have been given the name since.

What Julia means and where it comes from

A Latin name meaning "youthful". Its classic elegance and international appeal feel both sophisticated and timeless.

Julia is of Latin origin, described as classic in style.

Is Julia a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 2,359 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Julia

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Julia mean?

A Latin name meaning "youthful". Its classic elegance and international appeal feel both sophisticated and timeless.

Where does the name Julia come from?

Julia is of Latin origin, and is usually described as classic in style.

How popular is Julia in the United States?

In 2024, 2,359 girls in the United States were named Julia, making it the 116th most popular girl's name that year.

Is Julia a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 2,359 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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