Juleah
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "rose flower".
Name Census estimates that about 266 living Americans carry the first name Juleah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Juleah today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Juleah births was 2008 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Juleah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
266
~ 1 in 1,288,550 Americans
Peak year
2008
16 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2023 SSA rank
#14,217
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Juleah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Juleah from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 99 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Juleah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Juleah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Juleah
The name Juleah is a unique and fascinating one, with a rich history that spans across cultures and centuries. Its origins can be traced back to the Hebrew language, where it is believed to have derived from the name "Julia," meaning "youthful" or "soft-haired." This ancient name has its roots in the Latin word "iuvenis," which means "young" or "youthful."
In the early centuries of the Christian era, the name Julia gained popularity among Roman aristocracy and was frequently bestowed upon daughters of noble families. One notable bearer of this name was Julia Domna, the wife of the Roman emperor Septimius Severus, who lived from 170 to 217 AD. Her influence and intellect made her a prominent figure in the imperial court during her husband's reign.
As Christianity spread throughout Europe, the name underwent various adaptations and transformations. One such variation was the name Juleah, which emerged in medieval England. It is thought to be a blend of the names "Julia" and "Leah," the latter being a Hebrew name from the Old Testament meaning "weary" or "tired."
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Juleah of Norwich gained recognition for her alleged martyrdom in 1144. According to historical accounts, she was a young girl who was supposedly killed by Jews in a ritual murder, an event that fueled anti-Semitic sentiments and led to her veneration as a saint by some Christians.
Fast forward to the 16th century, and we find another prominent bearer of the name Juleah. Juleah de Tournay was a French noblewoman and writer who lived from 1528 to 1599. She is best known for her poetry and her involvement in the literary circles of her time, where she gained recognition for her wit and intellect.
In more recent history, the name Juleah has been carried by several notable individuals. One example is Juleah Toloafoa, a former professional rugby league footballer who played for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League (NRL) competition in the early 2000s.
Another prominent figure was Juleah Karpowicz, an American artist and educator who lived from 1928 to 2005. She was known for her abstract expressionist paintings and her contributions to the art scene in New York City during the mid-20th century.
While the name Juleah may not be as common as some other names, its rich history and diverse cultural influences make it a fascinating and unique choice. From its ancient Hebrew and Latin roots to its adaptations throughout European history and its modern-day bearers, the name Juleah carries with it a sense of youthful energy and a connection to the past.
People
Juleah + last name combinations
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Juleah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Juleah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 266 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Juleah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,288,550 US residents.
Is Juleah a common name?
We classify Juleah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 271 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Juleah most popular?
The single biggest year for Juleah was 2008, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Juleah is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Juleah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Juleah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.