Juliana
Juliana is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “youthful, downy-bearded.” It ranked #256 in the United States in 2025. Juliana is the feminine form of Julianus, derived from Julius, meaning 'youthful.'
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how do you pronounce Juliana?
joo-lee-AH-nah
where does the name Juliana come from?
From Iūliāna, the feminine of Iūliānus, from the Roman family name Julius.
Queen Juliana of the Netherlands reigned for 32 years and was beloved for her warmth and accessibility. The name has been borne by saints and royalty across centuries. It has a warm, melodious quality that translates beautifully across many languages.
how popular is this name?
Juliana has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 119 years since 1881, and fell outside it for 26. It peaked at #146 in 2010, and ranked #256 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #256 |
| 2024 | #251 |
| 2023 | #251 |
| 2022 | #219 |
| 2021 | #209 |
| 2020 | #189 |
| 2019 | #175 |
| 2018 | #152 |
| 2017 | #147 |
| 2016 | #163 |
| 2010 | #146 |
| 2000 | #241 |
| 1990 | #426 |
| 1980 | #772 |
| 1970 | #795 |
| 1960 | #761 |
| 1950 | #858 |
| 1940 | #702 |
| 1920 | #939 |
| 1890 | #940 |
| 1881 | #830 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Juliana fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Juliana
A number of early saints bore the name, which helped keep it in use through the medieval period.
who are famous people named Juliana?
- Queen Juliana of the Netherlands (reigned 1948-1980)
- Juliana Hatfield (American singer-songwriter)
what are the nicknames and variants of Juliana?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Juliana?
what names go well with Juliana?
Sibling names that share Juliana's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Juliana
What does the name Juliana mean?
Juliana means “youthful, downy-bearded”.
What is the origin of the name Juliana?
Juliana comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Julianna and Giuliana.
How popular is the name Juliana?
Juliana ranked #256 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2010, at #146, and it has spent 119 years in the top 1,000 since 1881.
Is Juliana a boy or girl name?
Juliana is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Juliana?
Juliana is pronounced joo-lee-AH-nah, with 4 syllables.
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