Julieta
Julieta is a girl name of Spanish/Italian origin meaning “Youthful”, pronounced hoo-lee-EH-tah. It ranked #285 in the United States in 2025, given to 1,086 babies, and peaked at #285 in 2025. Common nicknames: Juli, Juju, Yeta.
How popular is Julieta in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Julieta mean, and where does it come from?
Julieta is the Spanish and Italian form of Juliet, derived from Julia and ultimately the Roman Julius, carrying the sense of "youthful." It is the name used for Shakespeare's tragic heroine in Spanish and Italian translations of Romeo and Juliet and remains an enormously popular name throughout Spain and Latin America. Julieta combines the romantic literary association of Juliet with a warm, melodic Romance-language sound favored across the Spanish-speaking world.
How is Julieta used around the world?
Julieta is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 20+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Julieta?
Famous People Named Julieta
- Julieta Venegas — Mexican singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
- Julieta Cardinali — Argentine film and television actress
- Julieta Diaz — Argentine actress
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Julieta mean?
Julieta is a girl name of Spanish/Italian origin meaning "Youthful." Julieta is the Spanish and Italian form of Juliet, derived from Julia and ultimately the Roman Julius, carrying the sense of "youthful." It is the name used for Shakespeare's tragic heroine in Spanish and Italian translations of Romeo and Juliet and remains an enormously popular name throughout Spain and Latin America.
How do you pronounce Julieta?
Julieta is pronounced hoo-lee-EH-tah. Common variations include Juliette, Juliet, Giulietta.
Is Julieta a girl name?
Yes, Julieta is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Juli, Juju, Yeta.