Fionna

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Pronounced fee-OH-nah /fiˈoʊ.nɑ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Fiona — from the Scottish Gaelic fionn, 'fair; white; bright'Low

In 30 seconds: Fair; white; bright: Fionna spells Fiona. Lyrical, classic, and warm.

Origin LowScottish, Gaelic

MeaningA spelling of Fiona — from the Scottish Gaelic fionn, 'fair; white; bright'

U.S. rank (2025)#13769 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 738

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Fionna is a spelling of Fiona — from the Scottish Gaelic fionn, 'fair; white; bright'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'fee-OH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Fiona. Rare in this form, fair-and-bright at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Fiona comes from the Scottish Gaelic fionn, 'fair; white; bright' — Fionna is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'fee-OH-nah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Fiona — Scottish Gaelic etymology

FionaFionnahFfiona

Fee

Fiona— the standard spelling

Alanna— a fellow Gaelic choice

Allana— shares the -na ending

Devina— a fellow Scottish choice

Alaynna— shares the -na ending

What does the name Fionna mean?

Fionna spells Fiona — Scottish Gaelic 'fair; white; bright' (from fionn).

How do you pronounce Fionna?

It's said fee-OH-nah /fio.n/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Fionna a boy or girl name?

Fionna is a girl's name.

How popular is Fionna?

Fionna is a very rare spelling in the U.S.