Julianna Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Julianna has saintly connections. Saint Juliana of Nicomedia is a well-known martyr from the early Christian era, celebrated for her faith and bravery.

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A Deep Dive

Julianna Overview

Meaning

Youthful

Gender

Girl

Origin

Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Latin name Julius, meaning “youthful.”

Pronunciation

/ˌdʒuːliˈænə/

Popularity

Julianna is recognized globally, especially in European and English-speaking countries. In the USA, it ranked 330th for girls in 2023​.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

8 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Classic, Aesthetic, Long

Associated Traits

Graceful, elegant, compassionate, charming

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

The name has historical significance, being associated with various saints and European royalty.

Name Day

February 16th (Hungarian)
A Deep Dive

Julianna Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Giuliana, Juliane, Yuliana, Julianne, Juliannah, Julienne

Common Nicknames

Julie, Anna, Jules, Janna, Lia

Diminutives

Juli, Ana, Liana

Famous People

  • Julianna Margulies
    (American Actress)
  • Julianna Rose Mauriello
    (American Actress)
  • Julianna Guill
    (American Actress)
  • Julianna Pena
    (American MMA Fighter)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Julianna Luisa Margulies
    ("The Good Wife," TV Series)
  • Julianna
    ("Elena of Avalor," TV Series)
  • "Julianna's Song"
    (Film)
  • Julianna Gianni
    ("Vanilla Sky," Film)

What Is the Meaning of Julianna?

The name Julianna means “youthful” and “downy-bearded.” People with this name are often characterized as vibrant and energetic, radiating warmth and kindness to those around them.

What Is the Origin of The Name Julianna?

Julianna is derived from the Latin name Julianus, which is related to Julius. This name has roots in ancient Rome and has evolved through various cultures and languages over the centuries.

Julianna Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Julianna in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3012021#3252022#3302023
Top 3 Rankings#1762010#1792011#1842001

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Julianna

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023330
(-5 from 2022)
930
(-59 from 2022)
0.05317
2022325
(-24 from 2021)
989
(-66 from 2021)
0.05516
2021301
(-31 from 2020)
1055
(-88 from 2020)
0.05889
2020270
(-2 from 2019)
1143
(-93 from 2019)
0.06466
2019268
(-33 from 2018)
1236
(-128 from 2018)
0.06736
2018235
(-39 from 2017)
1364
(-239 from 2017)
0.07335
2017196
(+4 from 2016)
1603
(-3 from 2016)
0.08485
2016200
(-10 from 2015)
1606
(-107 from 2015)
0.08296
2015190
(-5 from 2014)
1713
(-60 from 2014)
0.08781
2014185
(+6 from 2013)
1773
(+74 from 2013)
0.09063
2013191
(-4 from 2012)
1699
(+3 from 2012)
0.08814
2012187
(-8 from 2011)
1696
(-44 from 2011)
0.08745
2011179
(-3 from 2010)
1740
(-10 from 2010)
0.08980
2010176
(+14 from 2009)
1750
(+45 from 2009)
0.08925
2009190
(+4 from 2008)
1705
(-30 from 2008)
0.08419
2008194
(-8 from 2007)
1735
(-53 from 2007)
0.08330
2007186
(+8 from 2006)
1788
(-26 from 2006)
0.08448
2006194
(+20 from 2005)
1814
(+196 from 2005)
0.08677
2005214
(-14 from 2004)
1618
(-65 from 2004)
0.07972
2004200
(-14 from 2003)
1683
(-51 from 2003)
0.08341
2003186
(-1 from 2002)
1734
(-14 from 2002)
0.08642
2002185
(-1 from 2001)
1748
(-29 from 2001)
0.08851
2001184
(+65 from 2000)
1777
(+490 from 2000)
0.08970
2000249
(+11 from 1999)
1287
(+76 from 1999)
0.06449
1999260
(-1 from 1998)
1211
(+19 from 1998)
0.06220
1998259
(+40 from 1997)
1192
(+227 from 1997)
0.06149
1997299
(+35 from 1996)
965
(+131 from 1996)
0.05054
1996334
(+73 from 1995)
834
(+194 from 1995)
0.04350
1995407
(+130 from 1994)
640
(+183 from 1994)
0.03331
1994537
(+61 from 1993)
457
(+67 from 1993)
0.02344
1993598
(-16 from 1992)
390
(-10 from 1992)
0.01978
1992582
(-77 from 1991)
400
(-67 from 1991)
0.01995
1991505
(+151 from 1990)
467
(+128 from 1990)
0.02297
1990656
(-87 from 1989)
339
(-51 from 1989)
0.01650
1989569
(+62 from 1988)
390
(+75 from 1988)
0.01958
1988631
(+32 from 1987)
315
(+33 from 1987)
0.01638
1987663
(-14 from 1986)
282
(-1 from 1986)
0.01505
1986649
(-33 from 1985)
283
(-24 from 1985)
0.01533
1985616
(+222 from 1984)
307
(+123 from 1984)
0.01663
1984838
(+105 from 1983)
184
(+27 from 1983)
0.01020
1983943
(-149 from 1982)
157
(-46 from 1982)
0.00877
1982794
(+154 from 1981)
203
(+48 from 1981)
0.01119
1981948
(+47 from 1980)
155
(+8 from 1980)
0.00867
1980995
(+41 from 1979)
147
(+13 from 1979)
0.00826
19791036
(+67 from 1978)
134
(+16 from 1978)
0.00778
19781103
(-15 from 1977)
118
(-1 from 1977)
0.00718
19771088
(-33 from 1976)
119
(+3 from 1976)
0.00723
19761055
(-43 from 1975)
116
(-3 from 1975)
0.00738
19751012
(+21 from 1974)
119
(+3 from 1974)
0.00762
19741033
(-21 from 1973)
116
No change from 1973
0.00741
19731012
(-33 from 1972)
116
(-7 from 1972)
0.00746
1972979
(+5 from 1971)
123
(-5 from 1971)
0.00763
1971984
(+69 from 1970)
128
(+12 from 1970)
0.00730
19701053
(-102 from 1969)
116
(-10 from 1969)
0.00633
1969951
(+114 from 1968)
126
(+28 from 1968)
0.00715
19681065
(-30 from 1967)
98
(-1 from 1967)
0.00573
19671035
(-36 from 1966)
99
(-6 from 1966)
0.00577
1966999
(-47 from 1965)
105
(-10 from 1965)
0.00598
1965952
(+114 from 1964)
115
(+11 from 1964)
0.00629
19641066
(-39 from 1963)
104
(-4 from 1963)
0.00531
19631027
(+140 from 1962)
108
(+20 from 1962)
0.00543
19621167
(-98 from 1961)
88
(-16 from 1961)
0.00434
19611069
No change from 1960
104
(+3 from 1960)
0.00501
19601069
(+105 from 1959)
101
(+19 from 1959)
0.00486
19591174
(-46 from 1958)
82
(-6 from 1958)
0.00394
19581128
(-19 from 1957)
88
(-1 from 1957)
0.00426
19571109
(+178 from 1956)
89
(+24 from 1956)
0.00424
19561287
(-12 from 1955)
65
(+3 from 1955)
0.00316
19551275
(-111 from 1954)
62
(-11 from 1954)
0.00309
19541164
(+61 from 1953)
73
(+11 from 1953)
0.00367
19531225
(-96 from 1952)
62
(-8 from 1952)
0.00321
19521129
(+267 from 1951)
70
(+25 from 1951)
0.00368
19511396
(-162 from 1950)
45
(-11 from 1950)
0.00244
19501234
(+44 from 1949)
56
(+5 from 1949)
0.00318
19491278
(-143 from 1948)
51
(-11 from 1948)
0.00291
19481135
(+353 from 1947)
62
(+22 from 1947)
0.00356
19471488
(-21 from 1946)
40
(+4 from 1946)
0.00220
19461467
(+15 from 1945)
36
(+6 from 1945)
0.00223
19451482
(-166 from 1944)
30
(-7 from 1944)
0.00223
19441316
(-213 from 1943)
37
(-16 from 1943)
0.00271
19431103
(-27 from 1942)
53
No change from 1942
0.00369
19421076
(-56 from 1941)
53
(+2 from 1941)
0.00381
19411020
(+130 from 1940)
51
(+11 from 1940)
0.00409
19401150
(-48 from 1939)
40
(-2 from 1939)
0.00339
19391102
(+445 from 1938)
42
(+18 from 1938)
0.00370
19381547
(-131 from 1937)
24
(-3 from 1937)
0.00210
19371416
(+224 from 1936)
27
(+6 from 1936)
0.00245
19361640
(+277 from 1935)
21
(+4 from 1935)
0.00195
19351917
(+87 from 1934)
17
(+1 from 1934)
0.00156
19342004
(-346 from 1933)
16
(-5 from 1933)
0.00148
19331658
(+27 from 1932)
21
No change from 1932
0.00201
19321685
(-50 from 1931)
21
(-1 from 1931)
0.00190
19311635
(+388 from 1930)
22
(+5 from 1930)
0.00199
19302023
(+75 from 1929)
17
(+1 from 1929)
0.00146
19292098
(-262 from 1928)
16
(-5 from 1928)
0.00138
19281836
(-8 from 1927)
21
(-1 from 1927)
0.00176
19271828
(+248 from 1926)
22
(+4 from 1926)
0.00178
19262076
(+413 from 1925)
18
(+4 from 1925)
0.00146
19252489
(-719 from 1924)
14
(-10 from 1924)
0.00111
19241770
(+70 from 1923)
24
(+2 from 1923)
0.00185
19231840
(+117 from 1922)
22
(+2 from 1922)
0.00176
19221957
(-381 from 1921)
20
(-8 from 1921)
0.00160
19211576
(+132 from 1920)
28
(+4 from 1920)
0.00219
19201708
(-227 from 1919)
24
(-4 from 1919)
0.00193
19191481
(-30 from 1918)
28
(-1 from 1918)
0.00238
19181451
(-170 from 1917)
29
(-3 from 1917)
0.00241
19171281
(+127 from 1916)
32
(+5 from 1916)
0.00285
19161408
(-268 from 1915)
27
(-9 from 1915)
0.00249
19151140
(+245 from 1914)
36
(+15 from 1914)
0.00352
19141385
(-156 from 1913)
21
No change from 1913
0.00264
19131229
(+23 from 1912)
21
(+3 from 1912)
0.00321
19121252
(+198 from 1911)
18
(+7 from 1911)
0.00307
19111450
(-29 from 1910)
11
No change from 1910
0.00249
19101421
(+186 from 1909)
11
(+3 from 1909)
0.00262
19091607
(+454 from 1907)
8
(+3 from 1907)
0.00217
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19072061
(-402 from 1904)
5
(-1 from 1904)
0.00148
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19041659
(-193 from 1901)
6
No change from 1901
0.00205
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19011466
(+257 from 1900)
6
No change from 1900
0.00236
19001723
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00189
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Julianna

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2012021#2002022#2232023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2222021#2192022#2772023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2222021#2422022#2532023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2742021#2572022#3952023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2902021#2662022#2932023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1252021#1822022#1872023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3292021#2692022#3532023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3962021#6082022#6192023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2482021#2942022#3442023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4432021#4222022#3792023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2702021#3182022#3122023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4772021#3562022#5072023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2372021#3102022#2942023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3822021#5492022#4392023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2362021#2512022#1612023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2902021#3112022#2482023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3352021#4602022#6582023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4432021#5452022#5222023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3822021#6002022#4912023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4662021#4132022#3672023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#5672021#5282022#6912023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#5902021#5332022#4512023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4632021#9162022#5142023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1862021#2832022#3502023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4632021#5092022#4992023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1952021#3892022#3072023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#6242021#5962022#4062023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#8442021#3062022#5842023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5982021#5032022#4262023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4792021#4932022#3402023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1112020#1432022#732023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6492019#5392020#4192023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#7912017#5962019#5802022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1672018#1472019#1362021

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2022019#1052021#1842023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3492021#4342022#4302023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#7342018#7702021#6422022

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3602020#5342021#6152023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2722018#4552022#4462023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2242017#3492019#1832020

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2572017#3742018#4132021

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2122016#882017#1972018

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3992019#4672021#3712023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1472017#2272018#2372019

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1982016#1672018#1752019

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2581995#1492020

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1702005#2022015

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1342007

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2272005

Popularity Rankings for Julianna in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Hungary

Hungary flagHungary#892011

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#1242021#1562022#1442023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#2492018#1582019#2392020

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#2972022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3392002

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4992021#7032022#5802023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7642020#8412021#5382022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7342017#6292018#7162019

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Julianna a Name for Boys or Girls?

Julianna is recognized as a female name, with its gentle pronunciation and historical use in literature and art. Its association with grace and beauty makes it a popular choice for baby girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Julianna

Julianna in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Julianna Margulies (Actress, born 1966): An American actress acclaimed for her roles in "ER" and "The Good Wife."
  • Julianna Rose Mauriello (Actress, born 1991): An American actress known for her role as Stephanie in the children's TV show "LazyTown."
  • Julianna Guill (Actress, born 1987): An American actress recognized for her performances in horror films and TV shows.
  • Julianna Pena (MMA Fighter, born 1989): An American mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC's bantamweight division.
  • Julianna Zobrist (Singer, born 1984): An American Christian singer and author who has released several albums and books.
  • Julianna McCarthy (Actress, born 1929): An American actress who appeared in numerous soap operas and television series.
  • Julianna W. Richardson (Archivist, born 1950): An American archivist and founder of The HistoryMakers, an African American oral history archive.
  • Julianna Luisa Margulies ("The Good Wife," 2009 TV Series): Portrays Alicia Florrick, a lawyer who returns to her career after her husband's public scandal.
  • Julianna ("Elena of Avalor," 2016 TV Series): A wise and kind-hearted royal advisor in the animated series.
  • "Julianna's Song" (2015 Film): Chronicles the life of a singer named Julianna who finds her true voice.
  • Julianna Gianni ("Vanilla Sky," 2001 Film): A supporting character who impacts the protagonist's life significantly.
  • "Julianna's Journey" (2010 Novel): Follows the adventures and self-discovery of a young woman named Julianna.
  • Julianna Vega ("Jane the Virgin," 2014 TV Series): A recurring character who adds depth to the show's storyline.
  • Julianna Street (São Paulo, Brazil): A notable street located in the heart of São Paulo, lined with shops and restaurants.
  • Julianna Park (Bucharest, Romania): A public park in Bucharest, offering green spaces and recreational facilities.
  • Julianna Plaza (Melbourne, Australia): A public plaza in Melbourne, serving as a community gathering space.

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