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Fia

FEE-uh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Fiachna or a short form of Sofia.

2025 rank (girls)
#1,733
Babies named in 2025
117
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 13,737 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2006

Rising since 2006, #1,733 for girls today.

Popularity of Fia since 2006

Babies named Fia per year in U.S. Social Security records.

397811720102020Most births 2025Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s44
2010s208
2020s391

Meaning & origin

Fia is a name that entered U.S. records in 2006 and has been steadily climbing. In 2025 it ranked 1,733, with an estimated 1 in 13,737 baby girls receiving the name. Its peak year so far is 2025, reflecting a rising trajectory. The name is most popular in Massachusetts, Missouri, and New Jersey. While its origins are debated between Irish roots and a modern link to Sofia, its short, melodic sound has broad appeal. Fia represents a fresh choice that feels both simple and distinctive.

Fia may have Irish roots as a short form of Fiachna, an ancient name meaning 'raven.' However, it is also used as a modern diminutive of Sofia, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name saw a notable rise in the United States after 2006.

Where Fia is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

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Fia” around the world

Where Fia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • Ireland

    18

    babies in 2025

Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).

Sibling names for Fia

Names that share Fia's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Niamh, Caoimhe, Aisling, Maeve, Orla, Nori

Brothers: Cian, Finn, Rory, Eoghan, Oisin

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Questions parents ask

What does Fia mean?
The meaning of Fia is uncertain. It may derive from the Irish name Fiachna, meaning 'raven,' or could be a modern short form of Sofia, which means 'wisdom.'
How popular is Fia?
Fia ranked 1,733 in the United States in 2025, with about 1 in 13,737 baby girls given that name. It has been rising in popularity since it first appeared in records in 2006.
Is Fia a boy or girl name?
Fia is predominantly a girl's name.