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Julianna

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Pronounced joo-lee-AN-ah /ˌdʒuː.liˈæn.ə/High

Meaning: Extended form of Juliana, feminine of Julian, from Latin Julianus meaning belonging to the Julian family; connected to Julius meaning youthful or downy-beardedHigh

In 30 seconds: Julianna is a lush, four-syllable Latin classic meaning 'youthful,' with Roman imperial roots and the melodic grace of a name that feels both grand and warmly approachable.
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Origin HighLatin
MeaningExtended form of Juliana, feminine of Julian, from Latin Julianus meaning belonging to the Julian family; connected to Julius meaning youthful or downy-bearded
U.S. rank (2025)#398 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births779 girls (0.04% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 52,277

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619002025

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

History & Origin

Julianna is an expanded feminine form of Julian, which comes from the Roman family name Julianus, related to Julius. The root may mean downy-bearded (describing a youthful chin) or sacred to Jupiter.

Julianna has been popular in the United States since the late 20th century, offering a fuller alternative to Julie or Julia. It carries an air of elegant formality that appeals across generations.

Did you know? The name Julius, from which Julianna ultimately descends, was the name of the gens Julia — the Roman clan that claimed descent from Aeneas and Venus, making it one of history's most prestigious name lineages.
Overall data confidence 94%
Behind the Name — Julianna — etymology and historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

JulianaGiulianaJuliane

Nicknames

JuliAnnaJulesJuls

Famous Bearers

  • ★Julianna Margulies (1966–present)
    American actress, Emmy Award winner for ER and The Good Wife.

If you like Julianna…

Juliana— the same name with one fewer n — virtually identical
Adriana— shares the grand four-syllable Romance-language elegance
Diana— shares the Roman heritage and timeless feminine dignity
Mariana— parallel Latinate four-syllable name with the same flowing, classical charm

Frequently Asked

What does the name Julianna mean?

Julianna means youthful or sacred to Jupiter from the Latin Julianus and the Roman gens Julia.

How do you pronounce Julianna?

It is said joo-lee-AN-ah /ˌdʒuː.liˈæn.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

What is the difference between Juliana and Julianna?

Julianna has an extra n; both spellings are acceptable and carry the same meaning and origin.

What are nicknames for Julianna?

Popular nicknames include Jules, Juli, and Anna.