GIULIANA  (JYOO-lee-ANN-a)

Gender: F
Origin: Italian variation of JULIANA "youthful"
Meaning: "youthful"

Popularity in 2008: #875

Names like Gianna, Giovanna, Giulia and Giuliana are being used increasingly by trendy baby namers--whether they have Italian roots or not.

Giuliana is being discussed in our message boards:

• Names we like but can't use... what do you suggest?
• Naming a girl after William or George
• Second thoughts
• Isabella and Gabriella?
• italian girls name needed

Read Nameberry blog posts about Giuliana:

• BABY NAME TRENDS: View from the Peak
• NEW YORK BABY NAMES
• DANIEL: NEW KING OF NAMES?