Rising since 2008, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Juliani since 2001
Babies named Juliani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44 | 12 |
| 2010s | 81 | 36 |
| 2020s | 55 | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Juliani first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2001 and has slowly gained traction, ranking 9,457th in 2025. The name's trajectory shows a steady rise since 2008, peaking in 2010. With an occurrence of about 1 in 160,727 births, Juliani remains a rare but distinctive choice. Its modern form echoes the classic Julian while adding a melodic, Italianate ending. The name has been recorded across no single dominant state, suggesting a broad but sparse distribution.
Juliani is a modern elaboration of the classic name Julian, which derives from the Latin Iulianus, a Roman family name stemming from Iulius (Julius). The root Iulus was associated with 'downy-bearded' or 'youthful'. While Julian has ancient roots, the specific form Juliani emerged as a contemporary variant, possibly influenced by the Italian surname or given name pattern -i ending.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jules, Juli, J
Sibling names for Juliani
Names that share Juliani's style, for a brother or sister.
