MallowbyNames

Jewelia

joo-EE-lee-ah · Of uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining elements of Julie and Julia.

Peak popularity
2000
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 1999

Declining since 1999.

Popularity of Jewelia since 1987

Babies named Jewelia per year in U.S. Social Security records.

1121321990200020102020Most births 2000Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s25
1990s113
2000s229
2010s70
2020s5

Meaning & origin

Jewelia is a rare modern coinage that first entered U.S. birth records in 1987, with its peak usage occurring that same year. As of 2025, the name has not cracked the Top 1000, and its trajectory has been falling steadily since 1999. The name appears to be a blend of Julie or Julia and the fashionable -ia suffix, placing it among the many invented names of the late 20th century.

Jewelia is a modern coinage that appears to blend the popular names Julie or Julia with the fashionable -ia suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1987, peaking in usage around the year 2000. The name has never been common, and its exact derivation is not historically documented.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jewels, Jia, Lee, Lia

Variants: Julia, Julie, Jewel

Sibling names for Jewelia

Names that share Jewelia's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jewelia mean?
Jewelia is a modern invented name, likely formed from Julie or Julia combined with the suffix -ia, so it does not have a traditional meaning.
How popular is the name Jewelia?
Jewelia has never ranked in the U.S. Top 1000. Its peak year was 2000, and its usage has been falling since 1999.
Is Jewelia a boy or girl name?
Jewelia is almost exclusively used for girls.