Fiona Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Girl Names Like Fiona

Fiona Name Origin: Scottish
Pronunciation: fee-oh-nah
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Fiona Name Meaning

Fiona is made up of two Gaelic elements: “fionn” meaning “fair” and “gal” meaning “stranger.” So, the name Fiona can be translated to mean “fair stranger.” It’s a unique and elegant name that has a bit of mystery to it.

History of the Name Fiona

Fiona is a name that has been around for centuries, but it wasn’t always as popular as it is today. In fact, it wasn’t even used as a given name until the 20th century. The name Fiona can be traced back to the Gaelic name Fionnghal, which is made up of two elements: “fionn” meaning “fair” and “gal” meaning “stranger.”

Origins of the Name Fiona

Fiona is of Scottish and Irish origin. The name first appeared in literature in the 18th century in James Macpherson’s “Ossianic Poems,” which were supposedly translations of ancient Gaelic poetry. The name was later used in Sir Walter Scott’s poem “The Lady of the Lake” (1810).

Popularity of the Name Fiona

Fiona has been steadily gaining popularity over the past few decades. In the United States, it was not a commonly used name until the mid-20th century. However, it has since become a popular choice for parents. According to the Social Security Administration, Fiona was the 235th most popular name for girls in the United States in 2020.

Final Thoughts on the Name Fiona

Fiona is a name that has a rich history and a beautiful meaning. It’s a name that has been around for centuries, but only recently gained popularity. It’s a unique and elegant name that has a bit of mystery to it. So, if you’re looking for a name that’s both classic and modern, Fiona might be the perfect choice for you.

So, there you have it, folks! A brief history, origin, meaning, and popularity of the girl’s name Fiona. I hope you enjoyed reading and that you’ve learned something new about this lovely name. If you have any other questions about Fiona or any other name, feel free to ask!

Fiona Name Popularity

How popular is the name Fiona? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
1912	—	0	0%
1913	—	0	0%
1914	—	0	0%
1915	—	0	0%
1916	—	0	0%
1917	—	0	0%
1918	—	0	0%
1919	—	0	0%
1920	—	0	0%
1921	—	0	0%
1922	—	0	0%
1923	—	0	0%
1924	—	0	0%
1925	—	0	0%
1926	—	0	0%
1927	—	0	0%
1928	—	0	0%
1929	—	0	0%
1930	—	0	0%
1931	—	0	0%
1932	—	0	0%
1933	—	0	0%
1934	—	0	0%
1935	—	0	0%
1936	—	0	0%
1937	—	0	0%
1938	—	0	0%
1939	—	0	0%
1940	—	0	0%
1941	—	0	0%
1942	—	0	0%
1943	—	0	0%
1944	—	0	0%
1945	—	0	0%
1946	—	0	0%
1947	—	0	0%
1948	—	0	0%
1949	—	0	0%
1950	—	0	0%
1951	—	0	0%
1952	—	0	0%
1953	—	0	0%
1954	—	0	0%
1955	—	0	0%
1956	—	0	0%
1957	—	0	0%
1958	1,950	6	0.0003%
1959	—	0	0%
1960	—	0	0%
1961	1,616	16	0.0008%
1962	2,144	6	0.0003%
1963	2,273	5	0.0003%
1964	1,570	17	0.001%
1965	1,591	16	0.001%
1966	1,396	23	0.0015%
1967	1,195	36	0.0024%
1968	1,568	19	0.0013%
1969	1,274	36	0.0023%
1970	1,284	41	0.0026%
1971	1,626	22	0.0015%
1972	1,300	36	0.0026%
1973	1,325	34	0.0026%
1974	1,504	26	0.002%
1975	1,654	21	0.0016%
1976	1,551	25	0.0019%
1977	1,709	22	0.0016%
1978	1,841	18	0.0013%
1979	1,726	24	0.0017%
1980	1,663	27	0.0018%
1981	1,338	48	0.0033%
1982	1,511	36	0.0024%
1983	1,324	46	0.0031%
1984	1,620	28	0.0019%
1985	1,448	40	0.0026%
1986	1,342	49	0.0032%
1987	1,181	70	0.0046%
1988	1,177	78	0.005%
1989	1,049	113	0.007%
1990	946	150	0.009%
1991	874	177	0.0109%
1992	1,048	125	0.0078%
1993	996	139	0.0089%
1994	919	158	0.0103%
1995	787	205	0.0136%
1996	610	331	0.0221%
1997	519	422	0.0285%
1998	528	439	0.0293%
1999	476	508	0.0339%
2000	473	540	0.0353%
2001	419	647	0.0429%
2002	348	826	0.0551%
2003	353	838	0.0551%
2004	328	938	0.0615%
2005	375	804	0.0526%
2006	333	945	0.0604%
2007	350	893	0.0566%
2008	345	924	0.0598%
2009	312	1,018	0.0681%
2010	256	1,242	0.0862%
2011	264	1,181	0.0829%
2012	205	1,484	0.1041%
2013	192	1,622	0.1139%
2014	200	1,612	0.1106%
2015	217	1,447	0.0994%
2016	205	1,531	0.1062%
2017	176	1,654	0.1185%
2018	216	1,382	0.1006%
2019	257	1,217	0.0899%
2020	299	1,021	0.0802%
2021	305	943	0.0771%
2022	359	842	0.0638%

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Names Like Fiona

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What names are variants of Fiona?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Fiona.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Fee	Fair, pale	Irish
Ffion	Fair, pale	Irish
Ffiona	Fair, pale	Irish
Ffyona	Fair, pale	Irish
Fione	Fair, pale	Irish
Fionna	Fair, pale	Irish
Fyona	Fair, pale	Irish

What names sound like Fiona?

If you like how Fiona sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Fiona.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Fina	Short form of Josefina	Italian, Spanish
Viona		English

What names are similar to Fiona?

Find a name that’s like Fiona, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Fiora		Gaelic

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Siblings of Fiona

Mamas with kids named Fiona also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Vera	Truth and faith	Latin
Meara	Jolly, jovial	Irish
Tobin	God is good	Hebrew
Kallista	Most beautiful	Greek

Josie	God will increase	English
Tate	Cheerful	English
Ezra	Help	Hebrew

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9 Comments

Tess Jan 18 at 4:49 am

Fiona was honestly the only name my spouse and I agreed on. I love it and it fits our daughter so well. She loves her name too. I have only met one other Fiona so I like that it’s not super common but not extremely unique.

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Shannon Nov 14 at 7:16 am

First name my husband and I both thought was lovely (including the nickname Fi). We both have Scottish and Irish in our family background, know some lovely ladies named Fiona and also watched a show with a great character named Fiona.

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Abby Apr 30 at 4:04 pm

She is a twin and her brother’s name is Alex. I thought they worked nicely together.

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Kate Feb 25 at 9:12 am

I wanted an Irish name to honor my heritage, and my husband and I both wanted something unique (not a popular “top 20” baby name) but not too “out there.” We also just think it sounds beautiful, and love the nickname possibilities (Fi, Fifi, Fia).

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Christine Jul 12 at 7:53 am

My husband and I chose Fiona because we wanted a name that was unique but others could spell/pronounce without much trouble. It means fair one and we pray our child is always fair and balanced. I love the name because it is from our gaelic heritage and was coined by a poet with our last name as well. It fits our little one because she gave me an incredible pregnancy, birth, amd is already a fair baby who sleeps through the night other than to feed at two weeks old.

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Becky Jul 23 at 4:31 am

We both just liked the name! No prior connections to it.

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Fiona Jayne Oct 22 at 11:00 am

My husband and I are huge Netflixers and a show that we both love and enjoy to watch together was “Shameless.” The lead heroine in the show is name Fiona and the actress who plays her is just beautiful which helped us fall in love with it and that it was unique, but I come to find out after Fiona was born that my late Maternal Grandmothers middle name was Liona. Her first name was Florence so it was sort of kismet or met to be because it is like we combined my grandmother’s first and middle name to make Fiona. Even though our loved ones are no longer with us – they somehow always are.

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Tara Apr 23 at 11:20 pm

Chosen for its Irish roots, and before the movie Shrek was ever released. Such a soft and feminine name meaning ‘fair’…appropriate for a blonde fair baby too.

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Hannah Apr 19 at 12:54 pm

I love that Fiona is a recognizable name, but not too common or over the top. I don’t personally know anyone else named Fiona. We get a lot of compliments on her name.

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