Yulia is of Russian origin, derived from the Latin Julia, which means 'youthful' or 'downy'. It has been widely used in Russia and other Slavic countries, and has gained popularity worldwide due to its melodic sound and elegant appearance.
The name Yulia experienced a notable rise in popularity between the years of 2000 to around 2014, with the highest number of births occurring in 2014 with 36 newborns named Yulia. However, since then, there has been a steady decline in its usage, dropping down to 19 births in 2023. Overall, from 1985 to 2023, the name Yulia was given to 554 children.