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Juliett

♀ Girl

Pronounced JOO-lee-et /ˈdʒu.li.ɛt/High

Meaning: Double-t spelling of Juliet — from Roman Julia, traditionally 'youthful' — also the NATO phonetic codeword for JHigh

In 30 seconds: Juliet spelled the way pilots say it: Juliett is the NATO alphabet's J (with two t's to keep French speakers honest) and Shakespeare's heroine at once. Balcony romance, cockpit precision.
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Origin HighFrench, Latin
MeaningDouble-t spelling of Juliet — from Roman Julia, traditionally 'youthful' — also the NATO phonetic codeword for J
U.S. rank (2025)#2913 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births58 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 977

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519242025

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

Juliett double-t's Juliet — the diminutive of Julia, Roman clan Julius, traditionally 'youthful' — best known from Shakespeare's tragedy. The spelling matches the NATO phonetic alphabet's codeword for J, lending it an aviator's crispness alongside the Verona moonlight.

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, romantic, and radio-ready.

Did you know? The NATO phonetic alphabet spells the J codeword 'Juliett' with a double t — added so French radio operators wouldn't drop the final consonant. Aviation gave this name an extra letter.
Overall data confidence 88%
Behind the Name — Juliet — etymology

Variations

JulietJulietteGiulietta

Nicknames

JulesEtta

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If you like Juliett…

Juliet— the standard spelling of the same heroine
Juliette— the French -ette sister
Julia— the classic root name
Giulietta— the Italian original behind Juliet

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Juliett mean?

Juliett is a spelling of Juliet, from Roman Julia, traditionally 'youthful' — also the NATO codeword for J.

How do you pronounce Juliett?

It's said JOO-lee-et /ˈdʒu.li.ɛt/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Juliett a boy or girl name?

Juliett is a girl's name.

How popular is Juliett?

Juliett is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Juliet and Juliette are the familiar forms.

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