Rising since 1993, #4,460 for girls today.
Popularity of Yulia since 1985
Babies named Yulia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 174 |
| 2010s | 252 |
| 2020s | 125 |
Meaning & origin
Yulia has been recorded in U.S. birth data since 1985, and while it remains uncommon (ranked 4460 in 2025), its trajectory has been steadily rising since 1993. The name reached its peak popularity in 2014, and it continues to gain occasional attention, particularly in California where it is most often given. As a Slavic variant of Julia, Yulia carries a classic European feel without being overused in English-speaking countries. Its moderate rarity and pleasant phonetic structure make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with Eastern European roots.
Yulia is a Slavic variant of Julia, which derives from the Latin Iulia, a feminine form of Iulius (a Roman family name possibly related to Greek ioulos, 'downy-bearded', or Latin iuvenis, 'young'). The name entered Russian and Ukrainian via the Orthodox Christian tradition, where it was adopted as the Slavonic form of the Roman name. It has been in use in Eastern Europe for centuries, gaining broader international recognition in the late 20th century.
Where Yulia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Yulia” around the world
Where Yulia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yuliya, Yulik, Yulka
Sibling names for Yulia
Names that share Yulia's style, for a brother or sister.
