Fiona is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1621 in 2022 with 18 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 282 births ranking #160. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 93.5%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 14,640 girls born was named Fiona. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Fiona is a graceful classic associated with fairness or whiteness. It feels polished, lyrical, and strongly familiar.
Although it was popularised as a literary creation, the name quickly became widely accepted because it sounded so natural and beautiful. It remains one of the strongest girls' names of Scottish flavour in English-speaking naming.