Fiona

Meaning of Fiona

Fiona means 'fair' or 'white'. It also carries connotations of beauty and radiance.

Fiona has Scottish Gaelic roots — browse every Scottish Gaelic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Fiona

Fiona has cooled off, slipping to #470 in 2025, down from a peak of #180 in 2017.

Notable people named Fiona

• Fiona Apple
  Grammy-winning singer-songwriter
• Fiona Shaw
  Harry Potter and Killing Eve actress
• Fiona May
  Olympic medalist long jumper
• Fiona Gubelmann
  The Good Doctor actress
• Fiona Bruce
  Prominent British journalist and presenter

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Questions about the name Fiona

What does the name Fiona mean?

Fiona means fiona means 'fair' or 'white'. it also carries connotations of beauty and radiance, and it comes from Scottish Gaelic origins.

Is Fiona a boy's or a girl's name?

Fiona is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Fiona?

In 2025, Fiona ranked #470 for girls, down from #405 the year before.

When was Fiona most popular?

Fiona peaked at #180 in 2017.