Female Polish given name · 3482 births in 2024 (rank 6)
/ˈju.lja/ · YOO-lyah
Julia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Julius. Its meaning is probably connected with the notion of "youthful, full of life", and the Julian clan traditionally traced its name to Jupiter. The name evokes youth, warmth and classical elegance.
The name has an ancient Roman pedigree — it was borne by the daughter of Emperor Augustus and by early Christian saints and martyrs, including the patron saint of Corsica. It entered Poland with Latin culture and Christianity, and Shakespeare's heroine added to its fame. In recent decades Julia has become one of the most frequently given Polish female names.
The source is the Latin Iulius — a Roman nomen gentile of uncertain etymology, usually linked to a root meaning youth or to the god Jupiter.
| Nominative | Julia |
| Genitive | Julii |
| Dative | Julii |
| Accusative | Julię |
| Instrumental | Julią |
| Locative | Julii |
| Vocative | Julio |
In Poland, Julia celebrates its name day on 16 April, 22 May, 30 July, 11 December.
Julka, Julcia, Julunia, Jula, Julinka, Julita.
Equivalents in other languages include Julie (English, French, German), Giulia (Italian), Júlia (Portuguese, Hungarian) and Yuliya in the East Slavic languages.
Julia has for many years remained among the very top names given to baby girls in Poland.