Declining since 2008, #1,548 for girls today.
Popularity of Yuliana since 1981
Babies named Yuliana per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Yuliana's real moment was 2001.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 408 |
| 1990s | 580 |
| 2000s | 2,871 |
| 2010s | 1,976 |
| 2020s | 835 |
Meaning & origin
Yuliana first entered U.S. records in 1981 and has been gradually fading in popularity since its peak in 2001 (ranked 1,548th in 2025, with a 1-in-11,818 frequency). It is a cross-cultural rendering of the classical Juliana, appearing in Latin-derived languages such as Spanish and Russian, and is most common in Georgia, Texas, and California. Though less prevalent than its sister form Juliana, Yuliana offers a distinctive and melodious alternative with international appeal. The name's etymology traces to the Roman clan Julius, whose precise meaning remains debated but evokes associations with youth and vitality.
Yuliana is a cross-cultural variant of Juliana, the feminine form of the Roman clan name Julianus, itself derived from Julius. The name spread through Christian veneration of Saint Juliana and was adapted into Russian (Юлиана), Spanish, and Indonesian naming traditions. In the English-speaking world, it remains less common than Juliana but has gained modest usage since the late 20th century.
Where Yuliana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yuli, Ana, Liana
Sibling names for Yuliana
Names that share Yuliana's style, for a brother or sister.
