How to say it
ju · li · AN · na
ˌdʒuː.liˈæn.ə
Feminine
Julianna
Youthful
What it means
A double-n spelling of Juliana, the feminine of Julian and Julius, tied to 'youthful' and to Jupiter.
Julianna is Juliana with an extra n, the feminine form of Julian and Julius. The Roman family name Julius was linked to iuvenis, 'youthful,' and to the god Jupiter. Saint Juliana and several European royals carry the name's long history. It softens to Julia, Jules, or Annie. Said joo-lee-AN-uh.
How to spell Julianna
The standard spelling is Julianna. Common variants include Juliana, Julianne, Giuliana, but Julianna is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #176 in 2010, currently #398 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Nickname
Julia, Jules, Annie.
- Spelling
A spelling of Juliana.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Julianna Margulies American actress known for ER and The Good Wife
Spelling variants
- Juliana
- Julianne
- Giuliana
Names with the same feeling
Common questions
- What does the name Julianna mean?
- A double-n spelling of Juliana, the feminine of Julian and Julius, tied to 'youthful' and to Jupiter.
- What does Julianna mean in Latin?
- In Latin, Julianna means "Youthful." Julianna is Juliana with an extra n, the feminine form of Julian and Julius. The Roman family name Julius was linked to iuvenis, 'youthful,' and to the god Jupiter. Saint Juliana and several European royals carry the name's long history. It softens to Julia, Jules, or Annie. Said joo-lee-AN-uh.
- How do you pronounce Julianna?
- Julianna is pronounced ˌdʒuː.liˈæn.ə. Say it as ju-li-AN-na, with the stress on the "an" syllable.
- How do you spell Julianna?
- The standard spelling is Julianna. Common spelling variants include Juliana, Julianne, Giuliana.
- Is Julianna a boy or girl name?
- Julianna is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Julianna?
- Julianna ranked #398 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.