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Gulianna

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Pronounced goo-lee-AH-nah /ˌɡuː.liˈɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: A phonetic spelling of the Italian Giuliana, the feminine of Giuliano — from the Roman family name Julius, long glossed as 'youthful; downy-bearded; of the Julian house.' A genuine classical route.Low

In 30 seconds: A phonetic spelling of Giuliana: by the Julius route it reads 'youthful' (said 'goo-lee-AH-nah'). Warm and Italian.
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Origin MediumItalian, Latin
MeaningA phonetic spelling of the Italian Giuliana, the feminine of Giuliano — from the Roman family name Julius, long glossed as 'youthful; downy-bearded; of the Julian house.' A genuine classical route.
U.S. rank (2022)#16159 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 215

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219992022

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gulianna is a phonetic form of Giuliana, Italy's version of Juliana, from the Roman Julius. Saints and noblewomen carried it across Italy for centuries. The spelling is modern; the root is genuinely classical, which we note (said 'goo-lee-AH-nah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., beside the more common Giuliana and Juliana. Rare, warm, and classic.

Did you know? Gulianna spells out the sound of the Italian Giuliana — the feminine of Giuliano, from the Roman house of Julius, long read as 'youthful.' A classic dressed in a plainer spelling (said 'goo-lee-AH-nah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Gulianna — Giuliana/Juliana; Roman Julius; 'youthful'

Variations

GiulianaJulianaGulianna

Nicknames

GiaAnna

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If you like Gulianna…

Giuliana— the standard Italian spelling
Juliana— the Latin form behind it
Liliana— a like flowing -iana name
Adriana— a like Italian classic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gulianna mean?

Gulianna is a spelling of the Italian Giuliana, from the Roman Julius, long read as 'youthful.'

How do you pronounce Gulianna?

It's said goo-lee-AH-nah /ˌɡuː.liˈɑː.nə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Gulianna a boy or girl name?

Gulianna is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Gulianna?

Gulianna is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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