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Jillian

JIL-ee-ən

Popularity

#1132

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

English

Total Births

83,245

Peak Year

#3,070 in 1982

First Recorded

1944

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An English feminine form of Julian, ultimately derived from the Latin 'Julianus,' meaning 'youthful' or 'descended from Jove'.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Jillian Michaels

    American personal trainer and television personality

  • Jillian Murray

    American actress known for television roles

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Personality Traits

CreativeIntelligentOptimisticFriendly

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