Giulia is the Italian form of Julia, the feminine of the Roman family name Julius, usually explained as "youthful" or "downy-bearded". It has been one of the most popular girls' names in Italy for years, and Italian American families often choose it over the English Julia. In the United States Giulia has climbed from number 2062 in 2000 to a peak of number 1064 in 2022 and stands at number 1141 in 2025.