Julianna

Youthful — a girl name of Latin origin

GenderGirl
OriginLatin
MeaningYouthful
Pronunciationjoo-lee-AH-nuh

Popularity of Julianna in the United States

#398Rank in 2025
779Births in 2025
#176 in 2010Peak 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 Julianna

Julianna is a double-n variant spelling of Juliana, the feminine form of Julianus rooted in the Roman family name Julius and its sense of "youthful" beauty. The extra consonant gives the name a slightly fuller, more emphatic sound while retaining the same classical elegance. It gained visibility in American popular culture through actress Julianna Margulies, known for her roles in ER and The Good Wife. The name blends timeless sophistication with a distinctly modern spelling choice.

Julianna Around the World

Julianna is used in 2 languages worldwide, with 20+ international variants.

Languages
PolishHungarian
Details

Male FormJulian

International Variants
GiuliaItalian
LianeGerman
JulianeGerman
HülyaTurkish
JulienneFrench
Jule
YuliyaRussian
JulikaSlovene
LianaItalian
JuliaFrench
GiulianaItalian
JulianaIcelandic
JulietteFrench
JulieFrench
UlianaRussian
GiuliettaItalian
Julieta
Júlia
Lianna
Julieanna

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

Nicknames for Julianna

JulesJulieAnna

Famous People Named Julianna

  • Julianna Margulies — American actress known for ER and The Good Wife
  • Julianna Guill — American actress

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Julianna mean?

Julianna is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Youthful." Julianna is a double-n variant spelling of Juliana, the feminine form of Julianus rooted in the Roman family name Julius and its sense of "youthful" beauty. The extra consonant gives the name a slightly fuller, more emphatic sound while retaining the same classical elegance.

How do you pronounce Julianna?

Julianna is pronounced joo-lee-AH-nuh. Common variations include Juliana, Giuliana, Julianne.

Is Julianna a girl name?

Yes, Julianna is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Jules, Julie, Anna.

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