Juliana
- Meaning
- From Julius; original meaning uncertain
- Origin
- Latin
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What does Juliana mean?
Juliana means “From Julius; original meaning uncertain”.
Juliana belongs to the name family of Julius, an ancient Roman family name. Proposed explanations of Julius include connections with youth or Jupiter, but its earliest meaning is not settled. Juliana’s Roman ancestry is clearer than any one of those proposed translations.
Saints named Juliana and Queen Juliana of the Netherlands give it religious and royal associations. Julianna is a closely related spelling, while Julia is a shorter member of the same family. English-speaking families differ over the vowel in the stressed syllable, so saying Juliana aloud can be more useful than relying on spelling alone. Julie and Jules are possible nicknames.
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How popular is Juliana?
United States · 2025Explore how often Juliana is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #256 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Juliana
- 1,203 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 5.3% Fewer than 2024
Juliana over time
United States · Girls
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #256 | 1,203 |
| 2024 | Girls | #252 | 1,270 |
| 2023 | Girls | #251 | 1,244 |
| 2022 | Girls | #219 | 1,364 |
| 2021 | Girls | #209 | 1,434 |
| 2020 | Girls | #189 | 1,524 |
| 2019 | Girls | #175 | 1,654 |
| 2018 | Girls | #152 | 1,853 |
| 2017 | Girls | #147 | 2,003 |
| 2016 | Girls | #163 | 1,952 |
| 2015 | Girls | #168 | 1,905 |
| 2014 | Girls | #159 | 2,062 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Juliana
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Julian
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Uncertain; proposed meanings include youthful or downy-bearded
Listed as a related name to Juliana.
Julia
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Roman family name; deeper meaning uncertain
Listed as a related name to Juliana.
Liana
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Climbing vine; also a short form
Listed as a related name to Juliana.
Julianna
Mostly girls- Meaning
- From Julius; original meaning uncertain
Listed as a related name to Juliana.
Giuliana
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Meaning uncertain; a form in the Julius family
Listed as a related name to Juliana.
Juliet
Mostly girls- Meaning
- From Julius; original meaning uncertain
Shares the recorded meaning “From Julius; original meaning uncertain” with Juliana.
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