Juliana

youthful; dedicated to Jupiter (Latin)

Juliana is a spanish / english girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #270 (29,140 records), 3 syllables.

Spanish / English Spanish colonial
PSA rank
#270
Count
29,140
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish / English
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Sound
Soft

Origin and meaning

youthful; dedicated to Jupiter (Latin)

Derived from the Latin name Juliana, the feminine form of Julianus. It has a continuous history of use in the Philippines from the Spanish colonial period through modern times, functioning comfortably in both Hispanic-Catholic and English-speaking contexts.

Juliana is a feminine form of Julianus, derived from the Roman family name Julius, which is historically linked to Jupiter or youthful vigor. In the Philippines, it was introduced during the Spanish colonial era as a Catholic saint's name and remains widely utilized in both Spanish and English naming traditions.

Spanish 70% English 30%

Name character

Strength
3/5
Modernity
4/5
Formal feel
4/5
Sound: Soft Saint Pairs with short or long surnames Travels well High origin confidence

In the Philippines

Commonly shortened to Julie, Yana, or Lia in the Philippines. It is seen as a classic and elegant name that transitions smoothly between traditional and modern generations.

Best known for: Saint Juliana of Nicomedia

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How do I use Juliana with two Filipino surnames?

Juliana is the given name. The full name is Juliana + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.

Is Juliana a common girl name in the Philippines?

PSA rank #270 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.