Entry № 2780 · Latin origin

Junia Junia — Meaning, Origin & Baby Name Popularity

/ JOON-ya /
Gender
Girl
Origin
Latin
Meaning
"Youth, of the goddess Juno"
Syllables
3
Rank · US 2025
№ 0
First recorded
Ancient (Latin)

A name that means "youth, of the goddess juno".

Junia comes from the Roman family name Junius — derived from the goddess Juno, queen of the gods and protector of women. In the New Testament, Junia is named by Paul as "outstanding among the apostles" (Romans 16:7) — likely the first named female apostle.

Junia is rising slowly as a girl's name.

Of Juno. The first named female apostle.

The name in its native script.

Junia
Transliteration
Junia
Pronunciation
/ ˈdʒuː.ni.ə /
Root
Grammatical form

Where Junia stands.

Current rank · 2025
№ 0 in the U.S.
All-time peak
№ 0 in 0
Babies named Junia · last year
87 in the U.S.
First entered SSA top-1000
0
Rank, 1995–2025 Lower = more popular
№25 №75 №150 №250 1995 2005 2015 2020 2025 PEAK · — NOW · —

Junias before her.

Real people
Junia
New Testament apostle.
1st century CE
In fiction
Junia
Common in Latin literature.

Names connected to Junia.

The number behind Junia.

8

The Authority

Junia reduces to eight — the number of apostolic strength.

Why families chose this name.

"The first female apostle. Three syllables of Latin grace."
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