Names Starting With J
GirlLatin#81 in 2025
Julia
Julia is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “youthful; of the gens Julia.” It ranked #81 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
JOO-lee-ah
meaning & origin
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.
popularity over time
#912020
#882021
#852022
#832023
#812024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #81 |
| 2023 | #83 |
| 2022 | #85 |
| 2021 | #88 |
| 2020 | #91 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Julia
- Julia Roberts (actress)
- Julia Child (chef)
- Julia Caesar (relative of Julius Caesar)
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