Giuliana

Youthful, downy-bearded — a girl name of Italian origin

GenderGirl
OriginItalian
MeaningYouthful, downy-bearded
Pronunciationjoo-lee-AH-nah

Popularity of Giuliana in the United States

#915Rank in 2025
287Births in 2025
#296 in 2012Peak Popularity
↓ Declining10-Year Trend

Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Meaning & Origin of Giuliana

Giuliana is the Italian feminine form of Julian, derived from the Roman family name Julius, which is often linked to the Latin "iulus," meaning "youthful" or "downy-bearded." The name carries centuries of history through its ties to Julius Caesar and the broader Julian lineage of ancient Rome. In modern times, Giuliana has become a fashionable choice among Italian-American families and those drawn to romance-language names ending in "-ana." Its visibility grew further through television personality Giuliana Rancic.

Giuliana Around the World

Giuliana is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 18+ international variants.

Languages
Italian
Details

Male FormGiuliano

International Variants
JulianeGerman
GiuliaItalian
LianeGerman
JulienneFrench
Jule
LianaItalian
JulikaSlovene
YuliyaRussian
JuliaFrench
JulianaIcelandic
JulietteFrench
UlianaRussian
JulieFrench
JuliannaPolish
GiuliettaItalian
Júlia
Julieta
IulianaRomanian

Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.

Nicknames for Giuliana

GigiJulieAnna

Famous People Named Giuliana

  • Giuliana Rancic — American television host
  • Giuliana De Sio — Italian actress

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Giuliana mean?

Giuliana is a girl name of Italian origin meaning "Youthful, downy-bearded." Giuliana is the Italian feminine form of Julian, derived from the Roman family name Julius, which is often linked to the Latin "iulus," meaning "youthful" or "downy-bearded." The name carries centuries of history through its ties to Julius Caesar and the broader Julian lineage of ancient Rome.

How do you pronounce Giuliana?

Giuliana is pronounced joo-lee-AH-nah. Common variations include Juliana, Giulia, Julianna.

Is Giuliana a girl name?

Yes, Giuliana is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Gigi, Julie, Anna.

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