Jillian
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Jillian
Jillian is a feminine form of Julian, derived from the Latin name Julianus, which stems from Julius and means "youthful" or "downy-bearded." The name has roots in the Roman family name and the Latin adjective *julius*.
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Etymology
Jillian is a feminine form of Julian, derived from the Latin name Julianus, which stems from Julius and means "youthful" or "downy-bearded." The name has roots in the Roman family name and the Latin adjective *julius*.
The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures with Christian heritage, particularly in Western Europe and North America; it gained popularity in the 20th century as a modern feminine variant of the classical Julian.
Jillian currently ranks #1,266 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.
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