The nameGiulia

Giulia is the Italian form of Julia. It is a top name in Italy.

Girl's name
Latin

Meaning

Giulia comes from the Roman family name Julius, traditionally linked to Iulus, son of Aeneas.

Origin

Latin, through Italian.

History

Giulia has been among the most given girl's names in Italy for decades. In England and Wales it reached 559th in 2020.

Giulia in other languages

Giulia is the Italian form of Julia. It is Julie in French, Julia in German and Spanish and Júlia in Portuguese. It is one of the most popular girls' names in Italy.

Famous people named Giulia

Giulia Grisi, soprano
Giulia Steingruber, gymnast

Popularity of the name Giulia

Giulia in the United States

1261stmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024

2022peak year (239 births)

3,577babies named Giulia in the United States since 1880

Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Giulia was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,080 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Giulia. Its rise began around 1991, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Giulia in the United States were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 188 births a year on average, against 115 in the five years before.

Giulia in the United Kingdom

759thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025

2020peak year (74 births)

1,058babies named Giulia in the United Kingdom since 1997

Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Giulia was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 462 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Giulia. Half of all babies named Giulia in the United Kingdom were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 57 births a year.

Giulia in France

26thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures

2022peak year (1,750 births)

21,060babies named Giulia in France since 1900

Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Giulia in Belgium

30thmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025

2017peak year (239 births)

3,755babies named Giulia in Belgium since 1995

Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Giulia in Switzerland

25thmost popular girls' name in Switzerland in 2025

2016peak year (282 births)

4,970babies named Giulia in Switzerland since 2000

Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Variants and related names

Julius

Sibling names for Giulia

Names from the same generation as Giulia, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

For a sister

For a brother

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Giulia in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Giulia mean?

Giulia comes from the Roman family name Julius, traditionally linked to Iulus, son of Aeneas.

What is the origin of the name Giulia?

Latin, through Italian.

Is Giulia a girl's or a boy's name?

Giulia is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Giulia?

In 2024, Giulia was the 1261st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 184 births.

What are the variants of the name Giulia?

Variants and related names of Giulia include Julius.

What are good sibling names for Giulia?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Alba, Pia, Lucie and Safiya for a sister, Emil, Lucien, Vincenzo and Marcel for a brother.

Who are famous people named Giulia?

Giulia Grisi, soprano; Giulia Steingruber, gymnast.