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Julia

JOO-lee-ah

Popularity

#116

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

475,798

Peak Year

#8,849 in 2001

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Julia is a feminine name derived from the Roman family name Julius, possibly meaning 'youthful' or 'downy'.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Julia Roberts

    American actress and producer.

  • Julia Child

    American chef, author, and television personality.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

IntelligentKindCreativeCharming

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