Giuliana

“youthful”

Italy origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#891US 2023

301Births / yr

↓Falling

10.5kAll-time births

📅 Since 195800.06% of births at peak

How to pronounce Giuliana

joo-lya-na

/joo-lya-na/ · · 3 syllables

“youthful”

Italy origin · Girl name

What does Giuliana mean and where does it come from?

Giuliana is the feminine form of Giuliano, which originates from the Latin name 'Julianus,' meaning 'youthful' or 'downy.' It has been in use since the Middle Ages in Italy and remains a popular name in Italian-speaking countries. Notable figures include Giuliana Rancic, an American television perso

Cultural significance

Giuliana has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Italy-speaking communities, where it reflects values of italian.

Peak popularity

Reached #296 in 2012 — currently #891 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Giuliana?

Giuliana works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Giuliana Grace

How popular is Giuliana right now?

Declining — down 38 spots — currently #891 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1960–2023#891 · Top 0.66%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#891	301	▼ down 38 · -8% births
2022	#853	328	▼ down 46 · -5% births
2021	#807	346	▼ down 108 · -13% births
2020	#699	399	▼ down 232 · -42% births
2015	#467	684	▼ down 90 · -19% births
2010	#377	840	▲ up 1022 · +449% births
2005	#1399	153	▲ up 728 · +101% births
2000	#2127	76	▲ up 830 · +90% births
1995	#2957	40	▲ up 1986 · +111% births
1990	#4943	19	▼ down 892 · -5% births
1985	#4051	20	▲ up 2996 · +122% births
1980	#7047	9	▼ down 2365 · -25% births
1970	#4682	12	▲ up 2520 · +140% births
1965	#7202	5	▼ down 86
1960	#7116	5	—

The story of Giuliana

Giuliana entered American naming records in 1958 and has been in use for over 66 years. A total of 10,508 babies have received this name. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #7116 in 1960 to #891 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Giuliana in 2012:

Sophia Emma Isabella Olivia Ava

Giuliana by decade

Giuliana peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →

Decade	Births
1950s	5
1960s	40
1970s	58
1980s	136
1990s	434
2000s	2,063
2010s ★	7,373
2020s	399

What are good nicknames for Giuliana?

ENGLISH

GillJillJillieJillyLeannaLiana

GERMAN

Liane

ITALIAN

Liana

PORTUGUESE

Liana

What names sound and feel like Giuliana?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Giuliana also consider these

Latin · Soft-haired, young girl

Jiuliana

Italian · youthful

Giliana

Italian · youthful, downy; from

Liliana

Italy · of the lily,

Lilliana

Italy · Variant of LILLIAN.

Guliana

Italy · the youthful one;

How is Giuliana written in other languages?

What are the boy versions of Giuliana?

Iulianus ANCIENT ROMAN Julen BASQUE Yulian BULGARIAN Jolyon ENGLISH Jools ENGLISH Jules ENGLISH Julian ENGLISH Julyan ENGLISH Julien FRENCH Julian GERMAN Giuliano ITALIAN Julian POLISH Iulian ROMANIAN Yulian RUSSIAN Julián SPANISH Iulia ANCIENT ROMAN Iulius ANCIENT ROMAN Julia ANCIENT ROMAN Julius ANCIENT ROMAN Julia BIBLICAL Yuliya BULGARIAN Júlia CATALAN Ghjulia CORSICAN Julija CROATIAN Julie CZECH Julia DANISH Julie DANISH Julia DUTCH Julie DUTCH Lia DUTCH Lieke DUTCH Jools ENGLISH Jules ENGLISH Julia ENGLISH Julie ENGLISH Juliet ENGLISH Julius ENGLISH Julia FINNISH Jules FRENCH Julie FRENCH Juliette FRENCH Julia GERMAN Julie GERMAN Julius GERMAN Julitta HISTORY Gyula HUNGARIAN Juli HUNGARIAN Júlia HUNGARIAN Juliska HUNGARIAN Lili HUNGARIAN Iúile IRISH Giulia ITALIAN Giulietta ITALIAN Giulio ITALIAN Jūlija LATVIAN Julija LITHUANIAN Julia NORWEGIAN Julie NORWEGIAN Julek POLISH Julia POLISH Julita POLISH Juliusz POLISH Júlia PORTUGUESE Julie PORTUGUESE Julinha PORTUGUESE Júlio PORTUGUESE Iulia ROMANIAN Iuliu ROMANIAN Julia RUSSIAN Juliya RUSSIAN Yuli RUSSIAN Yulia RUSSIAN Yuliy RUSSIAN Yuliya RUSSIAN Júlia SLOVAK Július SLOVAK Julij SLOVENE Julija SLOVENE Julia SPANISH Julie SPANISH Julio SPANISH Julia SWEDISH Julia UKRAINIAN Juliya UKRAINIAN Yulia UKRAINIAN Yuliya UKRAINIAN

Common questions about the name Giuliana

What does the name Giuliana mean?

Giuliana means "Italian" — a name rooted in Italy tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Giuliana?

Giuliana is currently ranked #891 as a girl name in the US and is becoming rarer and more distinctive, making it a unique choice that stands out.

What is the cultural origin of Giuliana?

Giuliana originates from Italy tradition. Italy names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

What sibling names go well with Giuliana?

Giuliana pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Italy heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.

Is Giuliana a common or rare name?

Giuliana is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.