Fiona

Fiona is a girl's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “fair.” In 2024 it was given to 782 girls in the United States.

Fiona at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“fair”
Pronunciation
/fiˈoʊnə/

About the name Fiona

Fiona belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “fair” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Fiona first appears in Social Security records in 1942. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #180 in 2017, and in 2024 782 babies received the name — 33,296 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Fiona in US records

First recorded (US)
1942
Best US rank
#180 in 2017
Peak year
2017
Babies named Fiona in 2024
782
Total since 1880
33,296

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fiona mean?

Fiona means “fair” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Fiona a boy or girl name?

Fiona is a girl name. In 2024, 782 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Fiona?

Fiona comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Fiona?

Fiona first appears in US records in 1942. Its best-ever ranking was #180 in 2017, and 782 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Fiona?

Fiona is pronounced /fiˈoʊnə/ (IPA).

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