Juli

French from Latin

"youthful, sky father"

Juli Origin and Meaning

The name Juli is a girl's name.

Juli as a feminine name typically functions as a short form of Julia, Juliana, or other Jul- names, though it increasingly stands as an independent given name. Derived from the Roman family name Julius, it ultimately means 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded,' referring to Jupiter (Zeus). This streamlined version offers a contemporary, unpretentious quality while maintaining the classic elegance of longer forms. Juli is particularly popular in Scandinavian countries and German-speaking regions, though it has international appeal. The name's simplicity, melodic sound, and easy pronunciation across multiple languages contribute to its modest but steady usage. While less common than Julie in English-speaking countries, Juli represents a bright, modern alternative with ancient roots and cross-cultural functionality.

Juli Rank in US Top 1000

# 923 in the US

Famous People Named Juli

• Juli Ashton American adult film actress
• Juli Simpson Inkster American golfer
• Julia Barbara "Juli" Zeh German novelist
• Juli Básti Hungarian actress
• Juli Erickson American voice actress

The name Juli in Pop Culture

• Juli Kidman character in the game 'The Evil Within'
• Juli and Juni characters in the Street Fighter video games