MallowbyNames

Julliana

joo-lee-AH-nah · A modern spelling variant of Juliana, meaning 'youthful' or 'of the family of the Julii'.

Peak popularity
2010
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2009

Declining since 2009.

Popularity of Julliana since 1982

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

918271990200020102020Most births 2006Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s7
1990s33
2000s167
2010s122
2020s24

Meaning & origin

Julliana is a modern respelling of the long-established Juliana, a name with ancient Roman roots meaning 'youthful'. First recorded in the U.S. in 1982, it saw its peak year in 2010, with usage trending downward since 2009. The name has never cracked the top 1000 and is not associated with any top states. Its spelling sets it apart as a contemporary alternative to the more common Juliana, appealing to parents who prefer a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.

Julliana is a modern respelling of Juliana, the feminine form of the Roman family name Julianus, derived from Julius. The name Julius itself is of uncertain origin, but has long been associated with the Latin 'iulus' meaning 'downy-bearded' or 'youthful'. Juliana gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the medieval period, while Julliana represents a contemporary variation with a double 'l'.

Julliana” around the world

Where Julliana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    5

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Juli, Ana, Jules, Liana

Variants: Juliana, Julianna, Jillian

Sibling names for Julliana

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

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

J is for Julliana, our favorite little girl.

J is for Julliana…”

In a Mallowby alphabet book, Julliana's letter becomes Julliana's page: hand-illustrated, printed hardcover or paperback, made just for them.

Make Julliana's book

Books for siblings or grandkids? The second book is 15% off.

Questions parents ask

What does the name Julliana mean?
Julliana is a modern spelling variant of Juliana, which means 'youthful' or 'belonging to the family of the Julii'.
Is Julliana currently a popular name?
Julliana has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. Its peak year for recorded births was 2010, and its usage has been falling since 2009.
Is Julliana a boy or girl name?
Julliana is exclusively used as a feminine name.