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Fianna

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Pronounced fee-AH-nah /fiˈɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish Fianna — the legendary band of warrior-hunters led by Fionn mac Cumhaill; also read as a feminine of Finn ('fair/white'); we note the legendLow

In 30 seconds: A band of warriors; the Fianna of legend: Fianna is Irish. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'fee-AH-nah'). We note the legend.
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Origin LowIrish, Gaelic
MeaningFrom the Irish Fianna — the legendary band of warrior-hunters led by Fionn mac Cumhaill; also read as a feminine of Finn ('fair/white'); we note the legend
U.S. rank (2025)#12329 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 269

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520002025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Fianna comes from the Irish Fianna — the legendary band of warrior-hunters led by Fionn mac Cumhaill; also read as a feminine of Finn ('fair/white'; we note the legend). A lyrical, classic name (said 'fee-AH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Irish-heritage families. Rare, a-band-of-warriors at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Fianna is the legendary band of warrior-hunters led by Fionn mac Cumhaill (also read as a feminine of Finn, 'fair/white') — a lyrical, storied name (we note the legend; said 'fee-AH-nah').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Fianna — Irish; legend

Variations

FianaFionnaFiadh

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fianna mean?

Fianna is the legendary Irish band of warrior-hunters led by Fionn mac Cumhaill; also read as a feminine of Finn ('fair/white'). We note the legend.

How do you pronounce Fianna?

It's said fee-AH-nah /fiˈɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Fianna a boy or girl name?

Fianna is a girl's name.

How popular is Fianna?

Fianna is a very rare name in the U.S.

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