Fauna

Pronunciation: [ f-AWN-uh ]

Fauna is a girl baby name. Ranked #22,843 in the US, popular nicknames include Fau, Fay, and Fauie.

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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Fauna is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-AWN-uh.

Parents who love the name Fauna often also consider Venesia, Deshanna, Darrelle .

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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 .

Popularity Over Time

#22,843
Current Rank
Peaked 1978 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#22,843
Total SSA Count
7

Nicknames

Fau Fay Fauie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fauna

Is Fauna a boy or girl name?
Fauna is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Fauna?
Fauna is pronounced f-AWN-uh.
How popular is the name Fauna?
Fauna is currently ranked #22843 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Fauna?
Common nicknames for Fauna include Fau, Fay, and Fauie.
Is Fauna a common or rare name?
Fauna is an uncommon name, ranked #22843 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Fauna?
Fauna pairs well with Venesia, Deshanna, Darrelle, Catlin in style and sound.

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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