Declining since 2010, #4,661 for girls today.
Popularity of Yulianna since 1989
Babies named Yulianna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 591 |
| 2010s | 562 |
| 2020s | 198 |
Meaning & origin
Yulianna first appeared in U.S. records in 1989, a late 20th-century arrival that reflects the broader adoption of international variants of the classic Juliana. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when it saw its highest usage, though it has been on a declining trajectory since 2010. In its peak year, Yulianna was given to roughly 1 in 55,423 newborns, and it has been most common in Florida and California, states with large populations of Eastern European and Latin American heritage. The name's consistent, if modest, presence over three decades shows its appeal as a cross-cultural choice with a melodic sound and a recognizable root.
Yulianna is a variant of Juliana, the feminine form of the Roman family name Julianus, derived from Julius. The name spread throughout Europe via the veneration of several saints, including Saint Juliana of Nicomedia. In Eastern Slavic countries, the form Yulianna emerged as a transliteration of Юлианна, blending Latin roots with local naming traditions.
Where Yulianna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yuli, Anna, Yulia, Lianna
Sibling names for Yulianna
Names that share Yulianna's style, for a brother or sister.
