Julieta

Julieta - A very unique female name

Julieta appeared on the charts for the first time in 1916 on position #1422. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Julieta and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Julieta? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Julieta. The baby girl name Julieta was given to 1,058 baby girls in 2025, ranking #285 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,232 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Julieta peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 285.

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Julieta is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Julieta is currently topping the baby name charts in Arizona at position #87 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #1,080.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Julieta is where you live.

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Julieta origin and meaning

Spanish diminutive of Julia — Latin root disputed

Uncertain at the root — Julieta is the Spanish diminutive of Julia, from the Roman family name Julius, whose origin (often glossed 'youthful') is not settled

Julieta is Juliet in Spanish dress: the affectionate diminutive of Julia that Spanish speakers use as a full name, inseparable from Romeo's Julieta in translation. It has been in US data since 1916 in Spanish-speaking families and has climbed to a peak at #285 in 2025, helped by singer Julieta Venegas's long career.

Origin uncertain

Julieta is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

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Similar to Julieta

We've found the following names that sound similar to Julieta, sorted by popularity.

Juliette / Juliet / Julietta / Julieth / Jolette / Juliett / Jolett / Julita / Jasleidy /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Julieta

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Julieta a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Julieta?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

hoo-lee-EH-tah · /huˈljeta/
In Spanish it is hoo-lee-EH-tah; English speakers often anglicise it to joo-lee-ET-uh, and families will hear both.

Around the world

• Juliette (French) — French form
• Giulietta (Italian) — Italian form
• Juliet (English) — English form

Spellings and nicknames

• Julietta — Italian-style spelling

Nicknames: JuliJulie

Famous bearers

• Julieta Venegas — Mexican singer-songwriter known for Limón y Sal (b. 1970) Contemporary

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Why parents choose it

Julieta gives Spanish-speaking families the Romeo-and-Juliet romance in their own diminutive form, at its US peak in 2025.

Worth knowing

• English speakers will often say and spell it as Juliet or Julia, losing the final syllable.