Fiona
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Fiona is a Scottish Gaelic name meaning “fair”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.97% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Fiona
Fiona is a Scottish Gaelic (Scottish) name that was popularized in literature during the late 19th century as a variation meaning fair or white. It is often attributed to the works of the writer William Sharp, who utilized the name under a pseudonym to evoke a distinct Celtic identity. The name has since become a fixture in English-speaking naming traditions due to its poetic roots.
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Gender Usage of the Name Fiona
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Fiona is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.97% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Fiona
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Fiona is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 2.9K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.7K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 2.7K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 15K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Fiona ranked #552 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #328 in 2024 — a drop of 224 places. Fiona maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #36, achieved in 1969 and 1974. Its lowest recorded position was #837 in 1952. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -274 places (from #278 to #552).
Name StyleMethodology
Fiona is classified as Classic Girl Names because it appears in 68% of available years and remains active today, averaging 1,348 births per year after a historical peak in 2013.Characteristics of the Name Fiona
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- F — Girl Names Starting with F
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Fiona utilizes three syllables with an 010 stress pattern that emphasizes its melodic and lyrical qualities. It is widely recognized through the character Princess Fiona in the Shrek film franchise. These elements produce a Beautiful & Charming and Ethereal & Fantasy aesthetic.
Middle Names For Fiona
Middle names used with FionaMethodology
Fiona is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Fiona Elizabeth · Fiona Grace · Fiona Marie · Fiona Margaret · Fiona JaneView all 155 girl middle names.
- Total 191 middle names used with Fiona
- 5 boy middle names used with Fiona
- 26 unisex middle names used with Fiona
Middle name suggestions for FionaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Fiona is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Fiona Moore · Fiona Mills · Fiona Marsh · Fiona Marks · Fiona Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Fiona
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 4 biological records matching the name Fiona. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. These records are provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Fiona
Sound Like Fiona Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Yvonne · Fannie · Vienna · View all Top 100 names
Spelled Like Fiona Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Fionna · Fionia · Fiana · View all 8 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Frances · Phyllis · Florence · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Fiona Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Patricia · Rebecca · Amanda · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Fiona”
Dictionary Meaning of "Fiona"Methodology
A female given name from Scottish Gaelic, in regular use since the 20th century, first in Scotland, then in England
Examples
- Let the sighs of Fiona rise on the dark heaths of her lovely Ardan.
Translations
The name Fiona has 6 translations, for example: in French it is rendered as female given name, etc..
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How to Spell Fiona in ASL
- F
- i
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- n
- a
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