US Popularity Rank: 293

Origin: Latin

Meaning: youthful or Jove's child

Julia is a girl’s name with Latin origins. The name Julia means “youthful” or “Jove’s child” and was once an imperial Roman name given to those born in the house of Julius Caesar. Despite its ancient roots, Julia is a modern and sophisticated yet simple name that rolls off the tongue. Lovers of literature can also find the name Julia in Shakespearean, Dickensian, and Orwellian novels.