Fiadh vs Orla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fiadh

Girl #2,502 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the wild, forest creature"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic Irish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,502
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fia, Fee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Orla

Girl #2,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"golden princess, golden sovereign"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,516
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Fiadh Rank #2,502
Orla Rank #2,516

Fiadh is more popular, ranked #2502 vs #2516 for Orla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fiadh ___

  • Fiadh Rose
  • Fiadh Grace
  • Fiadh Maeve
  • Fiadh Brigid
  • Fiadh Claire
  • Fiadh Anne

Orla ___

  • Orla Grace
  • Orla Rose
  • Orla Maeve
  • Orla Fionnuala
  • Orla Claire
  • Orla Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fiadh

Saoirse Caoimhe Cian Roisin Oisin

If you choose Orla

Finn Cian Niamh Aoife Oisín

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fiadh or Orla more popular?

Fiadh is more popular, ranked #2502 compared to Orla at #2516 in the United States.

What do Fiadh and Orla mean?

Fiadh means "of the wild, forest creature" (Old Irish origin). Orla means "golden princess, golden sovereign" (Old Irish origin).

Are Fiadh and Orla boy or girl names?

Fiadh is primarily a girl name. Orla is primarily a girl name.

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