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Julitza

hoo-LEET-sah · Feminine form of Julio, a variant of Julian, ultimately from the Roman family name Iulius, of uncertain meaning.

Peak popularity
2002
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Julitza since 1990

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

714211990200020102020Most births 2002Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s37
2000s113
2010s34
2020s16

Meaning & origin

Julitza is a modern Spanish name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1990. It reached its highest popularity in 2002, reflecting a broader trend of creative feminine variations of traditional names. With a stable usage trajectory, Julitza remains a rare but consistent choice, often favored by families with Latin American heritage. Though its one-in-N ratio is not measurable due to low frequency, the name's steady presence over three decades suggests enduring appeal in certain communities.

Julitza is a Spanish feminine diminutive of Julio, the Spanish form of Julius. The name Julius itself is derived from the Roman family name Iulius, whose meaning is unknown but sometimes linked to Latin 'iulus' meaning 'downy-bearded' or 'youthful'. Julitza emerged in the late 20th century as a modern, affectionate variation, particularly in Latin American communities, where it gained modest popularity in the early 2000s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Juli, Litza

Variants: Julisa, Julina, Julieta

Sibling names for Julitza

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Julitza mean?
Julitza is a Spanish feminine diminutive of Julio, a form of Julian, which traces back to Roman family name Iulius. Its precise meaning is uncertain, though it is often associated with youthfulness.
Is Julitza a popular name?
Julitza has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the United States. Its peak usage was in 2002, after which it has remained stable at low frequencies.
Is Julitza a boy or girl name?
Julitza is exclusively a feminine name, formed as a feminine diminutive of Julio.