Julia

Meaning: from the Roman family name Julius · Origin: Latin · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

The feminine of the Roman family name Julius, of the clan of Julius Caesar; it has been used continuously for 2,000 years.

Famous people named Julia

Julia Roberts (actor)
Julia Child (chef)

Nicknames

Jules, Julie

Variants & related names

Julie, Giulia, Julija

Julia name art

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FAQ

What does the name Julia mean?

Julia means “from the Roman family name Julius”. It comes from Latin.

Is Julia a popular name?

Yes — Julia has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Julia?

Jules, Julie.

What are other forms of Julia?

Julie, Giulia, Julija.

Similar names

Lucia · Mabel · Octavia · Sage · Valerie · Celeste

More: names starting with J · all girls' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.