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The baby name Yulia is a Girl name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced YOO-lee-ə.

Yulia is Belarusian, Greek, Latin, Russian, Ukrainian in Origin.

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3
Origin: Belarusian, Greek, Latin, Russian, Ukrainian
Pronunciation: YOO-lee-ə

What is the meaning of the name Yulia ?

The baby name Yulia is a girl name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced YOO-lee-ə.

Yulia is Belarusian, Greek, Latin, Russian, Ukrainian in Origin.

Yulia is the usual English transliteration of Russian Юлия and related East Slavic forms, ultimately from Latin Iulia, the feminine of the Roman nomen Iulius. The family name is first securely attested in Republican Rome as Iulius/Iulia; its deeper etymology is debated, but the traditional explanation links it with Greek ioulos, the soft first beard of youth, giving the literal sense downy-bearded or youthful. The initial Latin I became J in many Western spellings, while Slavic Ю represents the yu sound.

In Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and neighboring Orthodox cultures, Yulia or Yuliya functions as the local form of Julia rather than a separate coinage. Church calendars and civic naming kept it familiar, alongside spellings such as Yuliia, Iuliia, Julija, and Yulya. Modern bearers include Yulia Tymoshenko, Yulia Lipnitskaya, Yulia Volkova, and Yulia Putintseva. In the United States it remains uncommon.

Yulia has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Yulia

Yulia Tymoshenko Politician · Born 1960 · Ukraine Yulia Tymoshenko is a prominent Ukrainian politician, best known for her role as a leader during the Orange Revolution and serving as the Prime Minister of Ukraine. She has been a significant figure in Ukrainian politics, advocating for democratic reforms and European integration. Yulia Svyrydenko Politician · Born 1985 · Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko is a Ukrainian politician known for her role in the government of Ukraine. She has been involved in various economic reforms and policies aimed at improving the country's financial stability. Born in 1985, she has played a significant part in shaping Ukraine's economic landscape. Yulia Navalnaya Politician · Born 1976 · Russia Yulia Navalnaya is best known as the wife of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. She has been an active figure in Russian politics, often advocating for her husband's release and supporting his anti-corruption campaigns. Born in 1976, Yulia has become a symbol of resilience and courage in the face of political adversity in Russia.
Yulia Peresild Actor · Born 1984 · Russia Yulia Peresild is a Russian actress best known for her role in the film 'The Edge'. She gained international attention when she participated in the first-ever film shot in space, 'The Challenge', aboard the International Space Station in 2021. Yulia Nachalova Actor · Born 1981 · Russia Yulia Nachalova was a Russian singer and actress, best known for her powerful voice and performances. She gained fame with her hit songs like 'Hero of Not My Romance' and starred in the film 'The Three Musketeers'. Born in 1981, she became a beloved figure in Russian entertainment.

Yulia – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
TM 0 #4 1 66
KR Girls 0 #15 1 572
RU Girls 0 #15 13,176 11,913
RU 0 #20 634 3,641
ID 0 #33 7 2,238
MD 0 #34 1 434
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
TM Girls 0 #35 1 574
EE 0 #36 2 1,051
ID Girls 0 #36 64 3,319
GE 0 #43 2 997
KZ 0 #48 44 1,452
KZ Girls 0 #58 760 5,862
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
IL Girls 0 #69 1,865 11,648
AZ Girls 0 #75 1 1,051
BG 0 #76 7 1,799
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
CY Girls 0 #78 44 3,755
MD Girls 0 #80 11 865
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
CN 0 #84 3 3,857
RS 0 #84 1 923
LT 0 #85 4 949
PS Girls 0 #85 1,092 10,981
BN Girls 0 #88 19 5,459
TW 0 #95 9 4,523
EE Girls 0 #97 42 1,888
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
GE Girls 0 #107 2 1,564
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
IL 0 #121 185 6,291
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
PS 0 #122 99 5,692
GR 0 #133 3 3,911
Switzerland Girls 2024 #134 2 1,786
RS Girls 0 #135 3 1,651
BN Boys 0 #137 3 6,332
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
MT Girls 0 #140 12 3,773
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
PR Girls 0 #165 3 3,171
SI Girls 0 #170 8 2,769
LU Girls 0 #172 14 4,850
BG Girls 0 #177 48 3,559
Sweden Girls 2020 #178 3 1,663
LT Girls 0 #179 16 1,904
AE 0 #180 8 10,220
CZ 0 #181 6 3,154
TW Girls 0 #181 100 8,139
DK 0 #203 4 5,198
JP Girls 0 #211 35 6,592
PL 0 #211 2 2,600
GR Girls 0 #214 29 6,293
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
HU Girls 0 #221 5 3,308
IR 0 #226 6 4,221
MO Girls 0 #231 21 7,056
PT 0 #248 3 4,161
SG 0 #255 15 11,010
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
CZ Girls 0 #256 87 5,378
EC Girls 0 #257 2 3,650
PL Girls 0 #263 95 5,096
Canada Girls 2023 #275 5 2,824
QA Girls 0 #285 32 15,378
KZ Boys 0 #293 4 6,578
DK Girls 0 #300 17 7,429
CN Girls 0 #306 44 8,829
SA 0 #306 7 10,560
JO Girls 0 #332 8 7,570
GT 0 #334 5 5,948
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
MU Girls 0 #342 10 8,539
MY 0 #349 6 12,352
HK 0 #354 4 8,483
Finland Girls 0 #356 36 1,368
OM Girls 0 #358 39 15,987
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
BO 0 #372 10 6,868
NL 0 #373 19 2,481
Austria Girls 0 #393 28 1,885
France Girls 2021 #395 11 3,185
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
AE Girls 0 #403 151 20,968
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
EG 0 #407 6 6,387
PT Girls 0 #415 37 7,952
Spain 0 #425 28 2,326
Germany 0 #426 12 2,542
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
SG Girls 0 #440 148 18,916
MX 0 #442 4 8,339
IR Girls 0 #455 76 8,334
RU Boys 0 #459 47 12,621
HK Girls 0 #466 150 16,104
PA Girls 0 #467 15 9,861
CO 0 #469 12 7,768
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
GT Girls 0 #479 27 7,500
UY Girls 0 #488 23 6,731
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
CR Girls 0 #512 21 11,342
IQ Girls 0 #519 7 11,303
BH 0 #538 16 17,937
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
KW Girls 0 #555 7 19,177
CM Girls 0 #557 4 11,671
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
PS Boys 0 #558 4 10,655
Finland Girls 2026 #561 195 3,895
Spain Girls 0 #576 459 5,561
BO Girls 0 #578 34 9,488
AR Girls 0 #589 11 8,289
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IL Boys 0 #622 4 10,983
IT 0 #645 70 4,183
LB 0 #645 14 13,263
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
SA Girls 0 #659 278 25,931
Germany Girls 0 #691 149 4,949
IT Girls 0 #704 1,031 9,415
MY Girls 0 #728 272 24,821
SG Boys 0 #736 4 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
SY 0 #764 4 11,684
PE Girls 0 #776 169 14,861
CL Girls 0 #802 50 14,098
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
NL Girls 0 #861 95 5,933
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
EG Girls 0 #893 67 14,742
United States Girls 2024 #895 22 8,487
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
CO Girls 0 #918 161 16,140
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
CO Boys 0 #975 7 15,656
BR Girls 0 #989 4 12,708
MX Girls 0 #1,025 159 17,781
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
TR 0 #1,033 179 19,440
MY Boys 0 #1,096 16 25,439
MA 0 #1,112 17 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,131 11 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,139 5 22,615
DZ 0 #1,227 8 20,130
SA Boys 0 #1,604 11 28,008

Yulia is popular in 83 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
Switzerland
Canada
AE

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People also ask about Yulia

Yulia is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Yulia is a 3 syllable name, pronounced YOO-lee-ə.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Julia, Iulia, Yuliya, Yuliia, Iuliia and Yulya.
Yes — Yulia ranked #134 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Yulia ranks highest in Switzerland (#134 in 2024).
Yes — 5 notable people named Yulia are in our database, including Yulia Tymoshenko (Politician), Yulia Svyrydenko (Politician), Yulia Navalnaya (Politician).