Fiona: name meaning, origin & popularity
- Meaning
- “fair, white”
- Origin
- Scottish Gaelic
- Say it
- fee-OH-nuh · 3 syllables
- Used for
- Girls
Fiona was popularized in the 18th century by James Macpherson, probably based on Gaelic fionn meaning 'fair' or 'white.' It is now widely used in English-speaking countries.
How popular is Fiona?
Babies named Fiona in 2024782
2024 rank#405 girls
Peak year2017
Total US babies since 188033,301
Fiona has been fairly stable over the last fifteen years.
Names like Fiona
Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.
- Paisleychurch · Scottish Gaelic
- ElsieGod is my oath · Scottish Gaelic
- Mackenzieson of Coinneach · Scottish Gaelic
- Bonniepretty; cheerful · Scottish Gaelic
- Camryncrooked nose · Scottish Gaelic
- Skyefrom the Isle of Skye · Scottish Gaelic
- Blaireplain, field · Scottish Gaelic
- Kamryncrooked nose · Scottish Gaelic
Fiona questions
What does the name Fiona mean?
Fiona means "fair, white". It comes from Scottish Gaelic. Fiona was popularized in the 18th century by James Macpherson, probably based on Gaelic fionn meaning 'fair' or 'white.' It is now widely used in English-speaking countries.
Is Fiona a boy or girl name?
Fiona is mainly a girl's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).
How popular is Fiona?
782 US babies were named Fiona in 2024. Its peak year was 2017.
How do you pronounce Fiona?
Fiona is usually pronounced fee-OH-nuh.
Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.