What does the name Julia mean?

The name Julia means "From a Roman name; downy".

What is the origin of the name Julia?

Julia is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 2,359 babies were named Julia in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Julia is traditionally used as a girl's name.

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Births Last Year: 2,359 ↘

All-Time Total: 434,699

Peak Year: 2001

Julia is of Latin origin, derived from the name Julius. It means "youthful" or "downy-bearded."

Girl names closely related to Julia

Hannah Eva Juliana Madison Madeline Sophia Chloe Zara

Boy names closely related to Julia

Logan Michael Edward Austin Noah Mark Benjamin Zachary

Names with similar meaning to Julia

Gillian Jill Jillian Jules Juli Julian Juliana Julianna

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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