Rising since 2018, #1,990 for girls today.
Popularity of Fiadh since 2018
Babies named Fiadh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 29 |
| 2020s | 390 |
Meaning & origin
Fiadh is a distinctly Irish name meaning 'wild deer' or 'fawn', drawn from the Old Irish word fíad. It entered the U.S. Social Security data in 2018 and has ranked in the 1,990 range as of 2025, placing it among the more uncommon choices. With 1 in 16,742 girls receiving the name that year, it remains rare. The name has been consistently rising since its first recorded year, 2018, and achieved its peak popularity in 2025. In the United States, Fiadh is most common in Massachusetts, Colorado, and Virginia, suggesting appeal among families with Irish heritage or an affinity for nature-inspired names. Its revival fits the broader trend of traditional Gaelic names gaining currency outside Ireland.
Fiadh derives from the Old Irish word fíad, meaning 'wild deer' or 'fawn'. It is a traditional Irish name that was historically used as a given name and appears in early medieval Irish legend. The name saw a revival in Ireland in the 21st century along with other native Gaelic names.
Where Fiadh is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Fiadh” around the world
Where Fiadh lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
#3
in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Fia
Sibling names for Fiadh
Names that share Fiadh's style, for a brother or sister.
