BabyNameLens · Girl names · Boy names

Fiona

“Fair, white” — Scottish Gaelic origin

Girl's name · #470 in the US (2025) · 2010s

Fiona reached #180 in 2017 and has eased to #470 since. About 34,000 girls have carried it since 1942.

Around the world: #51 in Austria (2025) · #63 in Switzerland (2024).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 40 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Fionas

• Fiona Shaw — Irish actress (born 1958)
• Fiona Apple — American musician (born 1977)
• Fiona May — British-born Italian long jumper
• Fiona Graham — Australian anthropologist, geisha (1961–2023)
• Fiona Dourif — American actress and producer (born 1981)

In stories & tradition

• Princess Fiona — Shrek · Shrek 2
• Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon — The Witcher · The Sword of Destiny
• Fiona Volpe — Thunderball

What Fionas become

Among 833 notable people named Fiona:

No single standout — notable Fionas spread across many fields.

Similar names: Brynn · Finley · Alena · Raegan · Kenna · Mckenna

Browse more girl names — popularity, trends and eras for 5,700+ American names, free.

About · Privacy Policy · Terms of Service