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Gulianna

goo-lee-AH-nah · A feminine form of Julian, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'.

2025 rank (girls)
#8,860
Babies named in 2025
11
Peak popularity
2012
2025 frequency
1 in 146,115 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2012

Declining since 2012, #8,860 for girls today.

Popularity of Gulianna since 1999

Babies named Gulianna per year in U.S. Social Security records.

71421200020102020Most births 2012Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s5
2000s41
2010s149
2020s31

Meaning & origin

Gulianna is a rare feminine name first recorded in U.S. data in 1999, remaining uncommon throughout its history. It peaked in popularity in 2012 but has since seen a decline, reflecting a falling trajectory. As of the latest year, about 1 in every 146,115 baby girls receives this name, placing it near the bottom of the rankings at 8,860th. The name's spelling variant may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive twist on more familiar forms like Julianna or Giuliana, while the Italian pronunciation "goo-lee-AH-nah" adds a melodic quality.

Gulianna is a variant of Giuliana, the Italian feminine form of Julian, which derives from the Roman family name Iulianus, itself from Iulus, a name associated with the Roman god Jupiter. The name has been used in Italy and later adopted in English-speaking countries, often as a more elaborate form of Julia or Julie.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Guli, Anna, Gia, Liana

Variants: Giuliana, Juliana, Julianna

Sibling names for Gulianna

Names that share Gulianna's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Gulianna mean?
Gulianna is a feminine form of Julian, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'.
How popular is the name Gulianna?
Gulianna ranks 8,860th in the U.S., with approximately 1 in every 146,115 baby girls given the name in the latest year.
Is Gulianna a girl's name?
Yes, Gulianna is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.