Julia
Julia is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “youthful; of the gens Julia.” It ranked #81 in the United States in 2025. The feminine form of Julius, from the Roman gens (clan) Julia, which claimed descent from the goddess Venus through…
how do you pronounce Julia?
JOO-lee-ah
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what does Julia mean?
The name Julia means “youthful; of the gens Julia.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
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?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #81 |
| 2023 | #83 |
| 2022 | #85 |
| 2021 | #88 |
| 2020 | #91 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Julia?
- Julia Roberts (actress)
- Julia Child (chef)
- Julia Caesar (relative of Julius Caesar)
what names are similar to Julia?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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