Fauna
Pronunciation: [ f-AWN-uh ]
Fauna is a girl baby name. Ranked #22,843 in the US, popular nicknames include Fau, Fay, and Fauie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Fauna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 172 babies have been named Fauna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Fauna is past its peak , currently ranked #22,843 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,843
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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About the Name Fauna
Fauna is a girl name .
Fauna is currently ranked #22,843 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Fauna include Fau, Fay, and Fauie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis