What Does the Name Julia Mean?

Julia is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning “youthful; downy-bearded (from the Roman family name Julius).”

Updated June 2026

Name	Julia
Gender	female
Origin	Latin
Meaning	youthful; downy-bearded (from the Roman family name Julius)
Variants	Julie, Giulia, Julianna, Yulia, Jules
Popularity	A consistent US top-100 girls' name for decades, and popular throughout Europe and Latin America.

The meaning and origin of Julia

The name Julia means “youthful; downy-bearded (from the Roman family name Julius)” and has Latin origins. Julia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Julius, of uncertain meaning but often linked to 'youthful.' It appears in the New Testament and has been a steady favorite across many European cultures.

Variants and related names

Julia is related to several other names you may recognize: Julie, Giulia, Julianna, Yulia, Jules. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.

How popular is the name Julia?

A consistent US top-100 girls' name for decades, and popular throughout Europe and Latin America.

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