Julia
Julia is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “of the Julian family.” It ranked #131 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Julia?
JOO-lee-ah
where does the name Julia come from?
The feminine of the Roman family name Iulius, whose ultimate origin is uncertain.
The feminine form of Julius, from the Roman gens (clan) Julia, which claimed descent from the goddess Venus through Iulus, son of Aeneas. It has been in continuous use since antiquity and is beloved across European cultures.
how popular is this name?
Julia has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 146 years since 1880. It peaked at #26 in 1880, and ranked #131 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #131 |
| 2024 | #116 |
| 2023 | #121 |
| 2022 | #111 |
| 2021 | #114 |
| 2020 | #108 |
| 2019 | #99 |
| 2018 | #93 |
| 2017 | #93 |
| 2016 | #88 |
| 2010 | #55 |
| 2000 | #29 |
| 1990 | #83 |
| 1980 | #98 |
| 1970 | #121 |
| 1960 | #122 |
| 1950 | #119 |
| 1940 | #91 |
| 1930 | #90 |
| 1920 | #55 |
| 1910 | #49 |
| 1900 | #46 |
| 1890 | #40 |
| 1880 | #26 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Julia fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Julia
Julia was in use throughout late antiquity, became rare in the Middle Ages, and was revived with the Italian Renaissance before becoming common in the English-speaking world. Early Christian saints of the name helped it survive.
who are famous people named Julia?
- Julia Roberts (actress)
- Julia Child (chef)
- Julia Caesar (relative of Julius Caesar)
what are the nicknames and variants of Julia?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Julia?
what names go well with Julia?
Sibling names that share Julia's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Julia
What does the name Julia mean?
Julia means “of the Julian family”.
What is the origin of the name Julia?
Julia comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Julie, Giulia and Júlia.
How popular is the name Julia?
Julia ranked #131 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1880, at #26, and it has spent 146 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Julia a boy or girl name?
Julia is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Julia?
Julia is pronounced JOO-lee-ah, with 3 syllables.
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