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Yulia

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Pronounced YOO-lee-ah /ˈju.li.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: The Slavic (Russian/Ukrainian) form of Julia — from Latin Julia, 'youthful; downy-bearded; of the Julius family'Medium

In 30 seconds: Youthful: Yulia is the Slavic Julia — 'youthful; of the Julius family'. Soft, lyrical, and warm (said 'YOO-lee-ah').
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Origin MediumLatin, Slavic
MeaningThe Slavic (Russian/Ukrainian) form of Julia — from Latin Julia, 'youthful; downy-bearded; of the Julius family'
U.S. rank (2025)#4542 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 607

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419852025

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

Yulia is the Slavic (Russian and Ukrainian) form of Julia — from the Roman family name Julius, possibly 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded' (the family claimed descent from Iulus, son of Aeneas). A soft, lyrical, classic name across the Slavic world (the Ukrainian leader Yulia Tymoshenko; said 'YOO-lee-ah'; nicknames Yulya, Yula).

In the U.S. it appears in Russian and Ukrainian families. Rare, youthful at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Julia means 'youthful; downy-bearded; of the Julius family' (the great Roman clan) — Yulia is its Russian and Ukrainian form, soft and lyrical (the politician Yulia Tymoshenko; said 'YOO-lee-ah').
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Yuliya — root etymology

Variations

JuliaYuliyaIulia

Nicknames

Yulya

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If you like Yulia…

Julia— the English/Latin form
Yelena— a companion Slavic girls' name
Sofiya— another Slavic girls' name
Sylvia— echoes that soft -ia sound
Claudia— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yulia mean?

Yulia is the Slavic Julia — Latin 'youthful; of the Julius family'.

How do you pronounce Yulia?

It's said YOO-lee-ah /ˈju.li.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yulia a boy or girl name?

Yulia is a girl's name.

How popular is Yulia?

Yulia is a rare name in the U.S.

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