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.
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–present. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Nickname
Julia, Jules, Annie.
- Spelling
A spelling of Juliana.
Spelling variants
- Juliana
- Julianne
- Giuliana