Juli

♀ Girl

Pronounced JOO-lee /ˈdʒuː.li/High

Meaning: A trimmed spelling of Julie (and so of Julia), from the Roman family name Julius — whose sense is debated, often connected with 'youthful' or with the god Jove. Juli is also a standard spelling in German and Hungarian.Medium

In 30 seconds: Julie, trimmed: Juli belongs to the old Roman Julius family (said 'JOO-lee'). Simple, sunny, and international.

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Origin MediumEnglish, German, Hungarian

MeaningA trimmed spelling of Julie (and so of Julia), from the Roman family name Julius — whose sense is debated, often connected with 'youthful' or with the god Jove. Juli is also a standard spelling in German and Hungarian.

U.S. rank (2024)#14237 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1961

Total births (all-time)≈ 6,336

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Juli is a clean, short form of Julie and Julia, all branching from the Roman Julius, a family name of debated meaning often linked to 'youthful.' The spelling is standard in German and Hungarian, and in English it reads as a friendly trim of a classic (said 'JOO-lee').

It appears rarely in the U.S. today. Rare, classic-rooted, and easy to wear.

Did you know? Juli is the everyday spelling of Julie in German and Hungarian — and in German it is also the word for the month of July, itself named for Julius Caesar (said 'JOO-lee').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Juli — Short form of Julie/Julia; German and Hungarian spelling

Variations

JulieJuliaJulee

Nicknames

JulesJuLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Juli mean?

Juli is a short form of Julie and Julia, from the Roman family name Julius.

How do you pronounce Juli?

It's said JOO-lee — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Juli a boy or girl name?

Juli is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Juli?

Juli is rare in the U.S. today, though Julie remains familiar.