Julia, the feminine form of the Roman name Julius, is believed to be derived from the Greek word ioulos, meaning "downy-bearded" or "youth," though some theories suggest it's related to the Roman god Jupiter. It was popularized by Julia Augusta, the wife of Augustus, and Julia the Elder, the daughter of Augustus. Julia has been a top-150 girl's name every year since 1900 and was a top-100 girl's name every year between 1980 and 2019. More than 2,200 baby girls were named Julia in 2023, alone. It's also the name Hallmark star Lacey Chabert gave her daughter Julia Mimi Bella, born in 2016.
