Fiona Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Fiona is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Fiona?
Fiona is spelled F-I-O-N-A. The name has 5 letters.
Fiona at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Fiona is commonly believed to mean “white” or “fair” based on its Gaelic roots.
- Origin
- Fiona is derived from Scottish Gaelic origins, where it is used as a feminine given name.
- Pronunciation
- fee-OH-nuh · 3 syllables
Fiona Popularity in 2025
Rank#470
Recorded Births654
- Girls usage fell 65 places to #470 and recorded 133 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Fiona Mean?
Fiona is commonly believed to mean “white” or “fair” based on its Gaelic roots.
Origin: Fiona is derived from Scottish Gaelic origins, where it is used as a feminine given name.
How Do You Pronounce Fiona?
Pronunciationfee-OH-nuh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Fiona?
- History
- The name Fiona has been used in Scottish literature and culture since the 18th century.
Fiona Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 654 | #470 |
| 2024 | Girls | 787 | #405 |
| 2023 | Girls | 767 | #400 |
| 2022 | Girls | 881 | #359 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,073 | #299 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,089 | #294 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,250 | #265 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,414 | #224 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,683 | #180 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,560 | #211 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,495 | #219 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,648 | #204 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,640 | #197 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,503 | #209 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,211 | #266 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,265 | #258 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,051 | #314 |
| 2008 | Girls | 964 | #346 |
| 2007 | Girls | 918 | #352 |
| 2006 | Girls | 991 | #333 |
| 2005 | Girls | 844 | #371 |
| 2004 | Girls | 970 | #328 |
| 2004 | Boys | 5 | #11,356 |
| 2003 | Girls | 885 | #351 |
When Was Fiona Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2017 · Girls
1,683 recorded births
National rank #180
2014 · Girls
1,648 recorded births
National rank #204
2013 · Girls
1,640 recorded births
National rank #197
2016 · Girls
1,560 recorded births
National rank #211
Where Fiona Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #119 | 6 |
| DE | #140 | 6 |
| MA | #142 | 39 |
| ME | #209 | 5 |
| NH | #236 | 5 |
| NJ | #239 | 34 |
| IL | #240 | 43 |
| OR | #243 | 15 |