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Yuli

OriginDiminutive of Yulian, Russian and Bulgarian
Meaning"youthful, downy-bearded, sky father"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
Girls#6106
Boys#13866

80% girls · 20% boys

About Yuli

Easy and approachable nickname for Yulian, the Russian and Bulgarian variation of Julian.

Yuli for girls#6106 US

Yuli is a feminine name with diverse origins. In Hebrew, it's a variation of Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded.' It also has Russian and Spanish roots, where it serves as a diminutive of Yulia or Julia. In Chinese, Yuli (玉莉) combines characters for 'jade' and 'jasmine,' creating a name with elegant natural imagery. The name has gained modest popularity in multicultural communities, appreciated for its melodic sound and cross-cultural appeal. Yuli conveys a sense of youthfulness and beauty while remaining distinctive and uncommon in many Western countries. Its brevity and simple pronunciation make it practical across language boundaries.

Pronounced YOO-lee.

As of October 2026, Yuli ranked #13866 for boys and #6106 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, Nameberry popularity #872 for girls.

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