Gender: Female
Origin: Latin, Greek
Meaning: Youthful or child of Jove, Youthful, Child of the Gods
Pronunciation: JIL-ee-ən, /ˈdʒɪliən/, JH IH L IY AH N
Popularity Rank: #3,207
The name Gillian is of Latin origin and means 'youthful' or 'child of Jove'. It is a variant of the name Julian. Gillian can also be a feminine form of the name Gilian, which is a Scottish variant of the name Julian.
The name Gillian is of Latin, Greek origin and means Youthful or child of Jove, Youthful, Child of the Gods, A Feminine Form of Julian, Jove's Child, Young at Heart, Down-bearded Youth, Jove's Descendant, Sweetheart. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Gillian is commonly found in United Kingdom, Ireland, United States of America, and 66 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: JIL-ee-ən
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdʒɪliən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH IH L IY AH N
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Gillian is recorded 19,769 times globally, ranking it as the 3,207th most common name worldwide.
Gillian is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 10,722 occurrences, making it the 208th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Gillian is found among 1 in every 47 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #208 | 1 : 51 |
| Ireland | #152 | 1 : 47 |
| United States of America | #1,803 | 1 : 907 |
| South Africa | #1,371 | 1 : 1,525 |
| Canada | #658 | 1 : 424 |
| France | #3,403 | 1 : 3,127 |
| Singapore | #1,320 | 1 : 2,085 |
| Netherlands | #2,726 | 1 : 1,878 |
| Belgium | #1,961 | 1 : 1,473 |
| Malaysia | #5,977 | 1 : 10,368 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gillian from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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