Finlay is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #5785 in 2016 with 3 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 30 births ranking #752. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 70.0%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 102,379 girls born was named Finlay. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Finlay is a Scottish Gaelic name meaning "fair warrior". It feels traditional, energetic, and very much at home among modern Celtic favourites.
The name has long roots in Scotland and later spread through wider English-speaking use. Its revival reflects the strong modern appetite for authentic Gaelic names.