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Julia

«Of the Julia family»

OriginLatin
GenderGirl
Numerology8 · Saturn
Popularity#116 U.S.
JULIA

The constellation of Julia · every letter is a star; its height set by its numerology

Meaning of Julia

«Of the Julia family»

That is the heart of Julia: a name of Latin origin that needs no further explanation.

Julia at a glance

Origin: Latin

Symbolizes: ambition, power and success

Numerology: Expression 8 · Soul 4 · Personality 4

Ruling planet: Saturn (number 8)

Day: Saturday   Color: Indigo   Stone: Onyx

Popularity: #116 in the U.S. (2020–2025)

Numerology & planet

Saturn, ruling planet of Julia
8
♄ Ruled by Saturn

Ambitious, strong and prosperous; masters the material world.

About the name Julia

8 is its number and Saturn its planet. Ambitious, strong and prosperous. It all adds up to something clear: ambition, power and success.

The personality of Julia in numerology

Every name holds three numbers, and Julia's tell this story:

Expression 8 · Saturn: Ambitious, strong and prosperous.

Soul 4 · Uranus: deep down, it is drawn to security and order.

Personality 4 · Uranus: its first impression is reliable and grounded.

The origin of Julia

Latin, the language of ancient Rome, is the root of a great many names we use today. Julia belongs to that family: it means «Of the Julia family» and still says it with the same force. By its number 8, Julia is linked to the day Saturday, the color Indigo, the element Earth and the stone Onyx.

How popular is Julia?

Julia is in a quieter moment. Between 2020 and 2025, 14,329 girls named Julia were registered in the U.S. (rank #116), according to the Social Security Administration.

#88#55#30#78#1161980s1990s2000s2010s2020–25

Higher = more chosen (U.S. top 200)

It ranked #78 in the 2010s, so it's heard less often now. That has its charm: a name everyone recognizes, that fewer classmates will share.

It has ranked in the top 200 continuously since the 1980s: over four decades among the favorites.

Source: Social Security Administration (U.S.), official records by decade, as of 2026.

Is Julia a good name for your baby?

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History & trivia

History. Julia comes from the Roman gens Julia, the family of Julius Caesar; linked to «devoted to Jupiter».

✦ Did you know? Julia was the name of several women of the Roman imperial family.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Julia mean?

Julia means «Of the Julia family.» It is a name of Latin origin.

What is the numerology of Julia?

Its number is 8, ruled by Saturn: Ambitious, strong and prosperous; masters the material world.

Is Julia a boy or girl name?

Julia is used as a girl's name.

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