Julia
Pronunciation: [ j-OOLY-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Julia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 954 babies have been named Julia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Julia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,764 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,764
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Hebrew (Sarah) origin
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About the Name Julia
Julia is a boy name .
Is Julia a boy or girl name? Julia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,764 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #116. Julia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Julia is currently ranked #19,764 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Julia include Jul, Juy, Juie, and Julkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Julia include Julian, Julius, Julio, Julien, Juliano . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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