Julia

Meaning of Julia

Julia means "youthful" or "downy-bearded." It's a feminine form of the Roman family name Julius.

Julia has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Julia

Julia has cooled off, slipping to #131 in 2025, down from a peak of #27 in 2001.

Notable people named Julia

• Julia Roberts
  American actress and producer
• Julia Louis-Dreyfus
  American actress and comedian
• Julia Child
  American chef and author
• Julia Stiles
  American actress
• Julia Gillard
  Former Australian Prime Minister

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Questions about the name Julia

What does the name Julia mean?

Julia means julia means "youthful" or "downy-bearded." it's a feminine form of the roman family name julius, and it comes from Latin origins.

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

Julia is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Julia?

In 2025, Julia ranked #131 for girls, down from #116 the year before.

When was Julia most popular?

Julia peaked at #27 in 2001.