Fiona
Pronunciation: [ f-ee-OHN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Fiona first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 5 babies have been named Fiona in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Fiona is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,279 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,279
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Fiona is also used as a girl name, ranked #406.
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About the Name Fiona
Fiona is a boy name .
Is Fiona a boy or girl name? Fiona is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,279 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #406. Fiona is more commonly used as a girl name.
Fiona is currently ranked #42,279 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Fiona include Fio, Fiy, Fiie, and Fiokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Fiona include Fionn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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