I love the name [name]Juliana[/name], but a good friend of mine just named her baby this. For some reason knowing I can’t use the name is making me love it even more! Lol. I love how it’s girly, familiar, without being overly popular, and has cute nn options of [name]Julia[/name] or [name]Julie[/name]. It also seems like one of those names that everyone seems to like when they hear it. So, what names do you think have a similar feel to [name]Juliana[/name]?
I will be so thankful for any suggestions you may have! 
[name]Juliet[/name]
[name]Jewels[/name]
[name]Janet[/name]
I would probably avoid going with something like [name]Juliet[/name]. It’s still in the same “family” if you will, and your friend might feel like you’re stealing her thunder since it’s so similar. Maybe something like [name]Annabella[/name], or [name]Annabelle[/name]. Not too common, you still get that “anna” part although this time in front. I don’t know, just a thought.
I’ll second [name]Juliet[/name]! I actually think it’s a lot fresher than [name]Juliana[/name], and not exclusively associated with [name]Romeo[/name] these days. Also, [name]Julietta[/name] is a lovely and sophisticated choice.
More names for your consideration:
[name]Janessa[/name]
[name]Julissa[/name]
[name]Jillian[/name]
[name]Jane[/name], [name]Janie[/name]
[name]Liliana[/name]
[name]Annabel[/name]
[name]Gianna[/name]
[name]Cecilia[/name]
[name]Ariana[/name]
[name]Lilia[/name]
[name]Lucia[/name]
[name]Emilia[/name]
[name]Bianca[/name]
[name]Sylvia[/name]
[name]Alessandra[/name]
Good luck! Let us know what you choose.
[name]Georgia[/name] or [name]Georgiana[/name]
[name]Lucia[/name]
[name]Joanna[/name]
[name]Genevieve[/name]
[name]Jillian[/name]
[name]Jessa[/name]
[name]Jaclyn[/name]
[name]January[/name]
[name]Josianna[/name]
You’re right, [name]Juliana[/name] is great, but I especially like [name]Georgia[/name] or [name]Genevieve[/name] for you. Cute nicknames, rich “J” sound and classic history.
[name]How[/name] about [name]Viviana[/name]?
This name appeals to me because of the [name]Viviana[/name] [name]Durante[/name] connection, which makes it a ballerina name for me. It’s girly and familiar but not overly popular and has cute nn options like [name]Vivi[/name] or [name]Viv[/name] or [name]Ana[/name].
[name]Giovanna[/name] immediately came to mind. So similar, yet so different. Also [name]Ginevra[/name].
[name]Nicolette[/name], nickname [name]Nikki[/name], seems like it would fit your criteria. Plus it’s just really fun to say aloud.
[name]Jordana[/name]! They feel so similar to me. As for NNs you could use [name]Jana[/name], [name]Dana[/name], [name]Ana[/name], [name]Annie[/name], maybe even [name]Jo[/name] [name]Jo[/name].
[name]Ariana[/name] came right to mind. I think [name]Lillian[/name] and [name]Madeline[/name] have a similar feel. I also love [name]Juliet[/name] but think it may be too similar to your friend’s choice.
Thank you for your suggestions! This gives me a few ideas I had never considered! Ones that jumped out at me from these were,
[name]Juliet[/name] (although I really think this is too close to [name]Juliana[/name])
[name]Jillian[/name] (will everyone think [name]Jillian[/name] Michaels though?)
[name]Liliana[/name] (only thing is [name]Lily[/name] is so popular righ now)
[name]Lucia[/name] (this is so cute, but not sure I want to deal with the pronunciation issues)
[name]Viviana[/name] (beautiful, but I’ve already mentioned it, & my hubby doesn’t care for it)
[name]Nicolette[/name] (now this is really pretty & I never would have thought of it. I’ll have to think on this one…)
So while I like quite a few of your suggestions, I feel like I also have some little issue with each one. 
I don’t know, maybe I’m too picky! Please keep the suggestions coming! I love getting some fresh ideas that we may not have thought of. 
Thanks so much for all the help!!
Some more suggestions:
[name]Adrienne[/name] ([name]Dree[/name], [name]Addie[/name])
[name]Cassandra[/name] ([name]Cassie[/name])
[name]Viveca[/name] ([name]Vivi[/name], [name]Vi[/name])
[name]Lucinda[/name]?
[name]How[/name] about [name]Junia[/name]?
[name]Audrey[/name]
[name]Livia[/name]
[name]Luciana[/name]
[name]Penelope[/name]
[name]Lauretta[/name]
[name]Regina[/name]
[name]Georgiana[/name]
[name]Susannah[/name]
[name]Fiona[/name]
[name]Antonia[/name]
[name]Mariana[/name]
[name]Mirabel[/name]
[name]Arabella[/name]
The first thing that came to mind for me was [name]Joanna[/name]. Good luck!