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Julia

female

Meaning

"Youthful"

Ancient Roman name associated with the Julian family, traditionally glossed as youthful and used continuously in European naming.

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Popularity History of Julia

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#116Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#116

Julia was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+5

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Julia Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Julia.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Julia

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Famous Julias

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    Julia Roberts
    American actress known for Pretty Woman and Erin Brockovich
  • J
    Julia Child
    American cooking teacher, author and television personality

Quick Facts

OriginLatin
Syllables3
Length5 letters

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