Giulia
Giulia is a girl name of Italian origin meaning “Youthful, of Jupiter”, pronounced JOO-lee-ah. It ranked #1141 in the United States in 2025, given to 203 babies, and peaked at #1064 in 2022. Common nicknames: Giulietta, Giu, Lia.
How popular is Giulia in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Giulia mean, and where does it come from?
Giulia is the Italian form of Julia, from the Roman family name Julius — claimed by the gens Julia to descend from Iulus, son of Aeneas, and usually glossed as "youthful" or "of Jupiter." It has spent years at or near the top of Italy's girls' name rankings, which makes it one of the most common names in Europe and a rarity in the United States, where the Julia spelling took the ground first. American records show Giulias from 1957; the name is rising but has not yet entered the top thousand, which leaves it unusual here and utterly ordinary in Rome.
How is Giulia used around the world?
Giulia is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 10+ international variants.
Male FormGiulio
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Giulia?
Famous People Named Giulia
- Giulia Farnese — Italian noblewoman of the Renaissance court
- Giulia Gwinn — German international footballer
- Giulia Steingruber — Swiss Olympic gymnast
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Giulia mean?
Giulia is a girl name of Italian origin meaning "Youthful, of Jupiter." Giulia is the Italian form of Julia, from the Roman family name Julius — claimed by the gens Julia to descend from Iulus, son of Aeneas, and usually glossed as "youthful" or "of Jupiter." It has spent years at or near the top of Italy's girls' name rankings, which makes it one of the most common names in Europe and a rarity in the United States, where the Julia spelling took the ground first.
How do you pronounce Giulia?
Giulia is pronounced JOO-lee-ah. Common variations include Julia, Giulietta, Julie.
Is Giulia a girl name?
Yes, Giulia is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Giulietta, Giu, Lia.