Juliana

Juliana is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “loan.” In 2024 it was given to 1,267 girls in the United States.

Juliana at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese
Meaning
“loan”

About the name Juliana

Juliana belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its meaning — “loan” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Juliana first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #146 in 2010, and in 2024 1,267 babies received the name — 66,534 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Juliana in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#146 in 2010
Peak year
2007
Babies named Juliana in 2024
1,267
Total since 1880
66,534

Juliana in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#897 in 2019
Babies named Juliana in 2025
15
Total since 1996
609

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Juliana mean?

Juliana means “loan” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Juliana a boy or girl name?

Juliana is a girl name. In 2024, 1,267 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Juliana?

Juliana comes from the Spanish and Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Juliana?

Juliana first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #146 in 2010, and 1,267 babies were given the name in 2024.

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