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Juliana

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Pronounced joo-lee-AH-nuh /ˌdʒuː.liˈɑː.nə/High

Meaning: Youthful; descended from Julus (Julius); feminine form of Julian, from Latin IulianusHigh

In 30 seconds: A regal Latin name meaning 'youthful,' the feminine of Julian. Associated with Dutch queens and early Christian saints, Juliana combines classical elegance with a warm, melodic four-syllable flow.
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Origin HighLatin
MeaningYouthful; descended from Julus (Julius); feminine form of Julian, from Latin Iulianus
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 56,159

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200718812017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Juliana is the feminine form of Julian, from the Roman family name Iulianus, a derivative of Iulius (Julius). The name Julius was borne by the Roman dictator Gaius Julius Caesar, and is thought to derive from the name of the Iulus, a member of the legendary Trojan family from which the Julian clan claimed descent. Saint Juliana of Nicomedia (d. c. 304) was an early Christian martyr who made the name popular in the medieval church.

Juliana has been used across Catholic Europe for centuries, particularly in the Netherlands (through Queen Juliana) and in Latin America. In the United States it has been a consistent top-200 girls' name and has been rising in the 2010s as parents seek multi-syllable feminine classics.

Did you know? Queen Juliana of the Netherlands (1909–2004) reigned for 31 years (1948–1980), making her one of the longest-reigning monarchs of the 20th century — and giving the name a royal Dutch resonance.

Variations

GiulianaJuliannaJuliane

Nicknames

JuliJulieAnaJules

Famous Bearers

  • ★Queen Juliana of the Netherlands (1909–2004)
    Queen of the Netherlands from 1948 to 1980; one of the longest-reigning 20th-century monarchs.

If you like Juliana…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Juliana mean?

Juliana means 'youthful' or 'descended from Julius,' as the Latin feminine form of Julian from the Roman family name Iulianus.

How do you pronounce Juliana?

Juliana is pronounced joo-lee-AH-nuh (/ˌdʒuː.liˈɑː.nə/) — four syllables with stress on the third.

Is Juliana a boy or girl name?

Juliana is used exclusively as a girl's name; Julian is the masculine form.

How popular is Juliana?

Juliana has been a consistent top-200 U.S. girls' name and has been rising in the 2010s.