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Juliana
GirlLatin, Spanish· “feminine of Julian”
- Meaning
- feminine of Julian
- Origin
- Latin, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- joo-lee-AH-nuh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #256
- US babies 2025
- 1,203
- Best rank
- #146 (2010)
- Peak year
- 2007
Meaning and origin of Juliana
Juliana is a Latin and Spanish name that is usually said to mean “feminine of Julian”.
Juliana is the feminine form of Julianus, a Roman name derived from Julius. The meaning of Julius is uncertain; ancient writers connected it with the Greek ioulos, "downy-bearded," and modern scholars have suggested a link with the god Jupiter. Saint Juliana of Nicomedia was an early Christian martyr. Queen Juliana ruled the Netherlands in the twentieth century. Juliana is graceful and romantic, familiar in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian. Julie, Jules and Ana are easy nicknames.
Popularity over time
Juliana first appears in US Social Security records in 1881. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 119 different years, starting in 1881. Its best national rank was #146 in 2010, and the most babies received it in 2007, when 2,224 were named Juliana. In 2025, 1,203 babies were named Juliana, and it ranked #256 nationally. That is 37% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #943 in 1920, #862 in 1950, #773 in 1980, #241 in 2000, #146 in 2010, and #256 in 2025. Of the 67,748 US girls named Juliana since records began, 30% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 20,003 babies. Since 2010, 28,042 more have been named Juliana.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Jazmin, Marley, Adrianna, Kylee, and Laila.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Juliana ranked highest in Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | #112 | 8 |
| New Jersey | #139 | 56 |
| Connecticut | #147 | 21 |
| Alaska | #155 | 5 |
| California | #167 | 190 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Juliana is usually pronounced joo-lee-AH-nuh, with four syllables. It has seven letters, starts with J and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Juliana
A few middle names that flow with Juliana: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Juliana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Juliana mean?
Juliana is a Latin and Spanish name that is usually said to mean “feminine of Julian”.
What is the origin of the name Juliana?
Juliana has Latin, Spanish, and Italian roots. Juliana is the feminine form of Julianus, a Roman name derived from Julius.
Is Juliana a popular name?
Yes. Juliana ranked #256 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Juliana a boy or girl name?
Juliana is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Juliana?
Juliana is usually pronounced joo-lee-AH-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings