Julia

Pronunciation: [ j-OOLY-uh ]

Boy Name #19,764 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Julia is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-OOLY-uh.

Parents who love the name Julia often also consider Julia, Juanita, Julie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,764
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Julian #30 Julius #390 Julio #600 Julien #702 Juliano #3886

Nicknames

Jul Juy Julie

Also a Girl Name

Julia is also used as a girl name, ranked #116.

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Similar Names

Julia Juanita Julie June Juliet Juana Judith Judy

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Frequently Asked Questions About Julia

Is Julia a boy or girl name?

Julia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19764. As a girl name, it is ranked #116. Julia is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Julia?

Julia is pronounced j-OOLY-uh.

How popular is the name Julia?

Julia is currently ranked #19764 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Julia?

Common nicknames for Julia include Jul, Juy, and Julie.

Is Julia a common or rare name?

Julia is an uncommon name, ranked #19764 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Julie. 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.