Fiona
Meaning: White and fair — radiant purity and gentle beauty
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #66
Total births: 8,062
History: Fiona peaked in the 1980s in Australia. The name has an elegant, Celtic character. Fiona represents the generation of Australian women who grew up with strong Celtic heritage — Irish and Scottish roots that run deep in Australian culture.
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| Current rank (1987) | #95 |
| Babies named Fiona in 1987 | 77 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 8,062 |
| Peak year | 1969 (491 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #12 |
| Years in records | 1956–1987 (32 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 47 spots |
Frequently asked about Fiona
What does the name Fiona mean?
Fiona means “White and fair — radiant purity and gentle beauty” from Scottish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Fiona?
Fiona has Scottish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “White and fair — radiant purity and gentle beauty”.
How popular is Fiona in Australia?
Fiona ranked #95 in Australia in 1987 — given to 77 babies that year.
When was Fiona most popular?
Fiona peaked in 1969 with 491 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Fiona a boy or girl name?
Fiona is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Fionas in registered births are female.
Is the name Fiona rising or falling in popularity?
Fiona has fallen 47 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #48 in 1982 to #95 in 1987.
How long has Fiona been recorded in Australia?
Fiona appears in birth records in Australia across 32 years — from 1956 through 1987.