Juliana - Girl Names - Mama Natural

• Juliana Name Origin: Latin
• Pronunciation: jule-ee-ah-nah
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Juliana Name Meaning

Juliana has roots in the Latin language, but what does it actually mean? The most common meaning associated with the name is “youthful” or “downy-bearded,” but it can also be interpreted as “soft-featured” or “gentle.” This makes it a perfect name for a sweet and gentle little girl.

History of the Name Juliana

Juliana is a feminine form of the Latin name Julius, which was a common name among the ancient Roman nobility. The name Julius is derived from the Latin word “iulius” which means “downy-bearded” or “youthful”. This gives us a clue as to the origins of the name Juliana: it likely referred to a young, soft-featured woman.

But the name Juliana isn’t just limited to ancient Rome. It’s also been popular in various cultures throughout history. For example, Saint Juliana of Nicomedia was a martyr of the early Christian church, and Saint Juliana of Liège was a 13th century Belgian nun.

Popularity of the Name Juliana

While the name Juliana has a long and storied history, it’s worth noting that it’s not exactly a top-of-the-charts name in terms of modern popularity. In fact, it’s not even in the top 1000 names for girls in the United States. However, that doesn’t mean it’s not a great choice for a name. In fact, the lack of popularity might make it a unique and special name for your little one.

Final Thoughts on the Name Juliana

So there you have it, a brief history of the name Juliana. It’s a name with a rich history and plenty of meaning, making it a unique and special choice for a little girl. Whether you’re drawn to the name for its Latin roots, its association with youthful beauty, or simply because you think it’s a pretty name, one thing is for sure: Juliana is a name for the ages.

Infographic of Juliana name meaning, which is A feminine form of Julian, Juliana means downy haired or youthful.

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Juliana Name Popularity

How popular is the name Juliana? Here’s everything we know.

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Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	831	6	0.0016%
1912	1,133	5	0.001%
1913	1,156	5	0.0009%
1914	820	21	0.003%
1915	1,092	12	0.0013%
1916	774	42	0.0043%
1917	954	22	0.0022%
1918	949	26	0.0024%
1919	1,016	19	0.0018%
1920	1,007	24	0.0022%
1921	965	29	0.0025%
1922	1,106	19	0.0017%
1923	944	29	0.0026%
1924	990	29	0.0025%
1925	938	31	0.0027%
1926	907	34	0.0031%
1927	1,199	14	0.0013%
1928	858	35	0.0033%
1929	954	25	0.0024%
1930	1,091	17	0.0016%
1931	1,064	16	0.0016%
1932	886	28	0.0028%
1933	798	34	0.0036%
1934	940	22	0.0023%
1935	968	21	0.0022%
1936	978	19	0.002%
1937	939	23	0.0023%
1938	819	37	0.0036%
1939	927	24	0.0024%
1940	713	55	0.0052%
1941	788	45	0.004%
1942	720	63	0.005%
1943	804	52	0.004%
1944	798	49	0.004%
1945	1,097	18	0.0015%
1946	955	36	0.0024%
1947	879	54	0.0032%
1948	721	92	0.0058%
1949	820	72	0.0045%
1950	846	66	0.0041%
1951	815	76	0.0045%
1952	772	89	0.0051%
1953	804	85	0.0048%
1954	774	99	0.0054%
1955	773	104	0.0057%
1956	709	136	0.0072%
1957	756	128	0.0067%
1958	857	91	0.0048%
1959	866	94	0.0049%
1960	796	118	0.0062%
1961	688	175	0.0093%
1962	665	187	0.0102%
1963	748	143	0.008%
1964	751	141	0.008%
1965	699	152	0.0093%
1966	763	120	0.0077%
1967	773	112	0.0074%
1968	814	105	0.007%
1969	764	129	0.0084%
1970	820	121	0.0076%
1971	793	128	0.0085%
1972	842	106	0.0078%
1973	866	97	0.0075%
1974	1,026	68	0.0052%
1975	913	93	0.0072%
1976	906	95	0.0074%
1977	913	102	0.0076%
1978	843	122	0.0091%
1979	795	145	0.0103%
1980	771	158	0.0108%
1981	674	211	0.0144%
1982	487	379	0.0254%
1983	559	275	0.0186%
1984	609	247	0.0166%
1985	444	455	0.03%
1986	501	379	0.0251%
1987	482	405	0.0265%
1988	505	398	0.0255%
1989	445	508	0.0315%
1990	432	543	0.0328%
1991	416	571	0.035%
1992	443	529	0.0331%
1993	452	512	0.0328%
1994	403	584	0.0381%
1995	378	661	0.0439%
1996	344	773	0.0516%
1997	309	909	0.0615%
1998	289	1,011	0.0675%
1999	267	1,164	0.0777%
2000	244	1,288	0.0843%
2001	156	2,046	0.1358%
2002	171	1,901	0.1269%
2003	157	2,110	0.1387%
2004	166	2,009	0.1318%
2005	176	1,926	0.126%
2006	162	2,159	0.1379%
2007	162	2,207	0.1399%
2008	156	2,144	0.1387%
2009	151	2,060	0.1378%
2010	145	2,114	0.1467%
2011	147	2,105	0.1477%
2012	147	2,196	0.1541%
2013	150	2,080	0.1461%
2014	156	2,041	0.1401%
2015	165	1,873	0.1287%
2016	158	1,927	0.1337%
2017	145	1,976	0.1416%
2018	148	1,825	0.1328%
2019	169	1,626	0.1201%
2020	188	1,483	0.1165%
2021	215	1,261	0.1032%
2022	222	1,324	0.1004%
2023	248	1,223	0.0945%

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Names Like Juliana

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What names are variants of Juliana?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Juliana.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Giuliana	Youthful	Latin
Juliane	Youthful; youthful; Jove's child	Latin
Juliann	Youthful; Jove's child	Latin
Julianna	Youthful and downy	Latin
Julianne	Youthful; Jove's child	Latin
Julieann	Youthful; Jove's child	Latin
Julieanna	Youthful; Jove's child	Latin
Julieanne	Youthful; Jove's child	Latin

What names sound like Juliana?

If you like how Juliana sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Juliana.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Jiliana
Jiuliana	Youthful	Latin
Julina	Youthful; Jove's child	Latin
Julliana	Youthful	Latin
Julyana	Youthful; Jove's child	Latin

What names are similar to Juliana?

Find a name that’s like Juliana, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Giulia	Youthful	Latin

Jill	“A sweetheart,” from the standard meaning of the word.	Latin
Julia	Youthful and downy	Latin
Liana	To twine around	French

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1. Meghan Jun 19 at 3:07 pm

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2. Megan Jul 28 at 9:03 am

   Juliana name was picked by her sisters

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3. Lisa Oct 12 at 12:27 pm

   We chose this name for our baby girl because it is a combination of our mom’s names, Julie and Donna. We love the name Juliana because it is so feminine. The meaning of Juliana is youthful.

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4. Jaeger Louis Nov 13 at 7:53 am

   Is my mother’s name that I love so much

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5. Willa Jun 17 at 10:54 am

   Named after my great grandmother

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6. Emilia Villa Nov 27 at 2:28 am

   It’s my husbands great grandmothers name she passed away years ago.

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