The Irish name Fiadh means "wild" or "untamed."Unsplash

The gorgeous Irish name Fiadh is the fastest-rising girls name in Ireland, according to the experts over at Nameberry.

The Irish name Fiadh is "sassy but gentle at the same time," Nameberry says.

The name has been enjoying a surge in popularity not only in Ireland, but also in England and Wales where it entered the Top 1000 in 2020 and has been claiming ever since, Nameberry said this month.

What does the Irish name Fiadh mean?

According to RollerCoaster.ie., the name Fiadh is commonly thought to mean 'wild.'

Some say it could be associated with the Irish Fulacht Fiadh, which are ancient cooking mounds, still found throughout the country.

Fiadh is closely associated with deer, too, with the Irish word for deer being fia. Interestingly, na fianna is the plural for deer – but The Fianna were also the heroic band of warriors in Irish mythology.

How do you pronounce the Irish name Fiadh?

Fiadh is pronounced "FEE-ah."

How popular is the name Fiadh in Ireland?

The name Fiadh has been in the top three most popular names for girls in Ireland since 2019, when it ranked third behind first-place Emily and second-place Grace.

In 2020, Fiadh climbed to second place, still behind first-place Grace but moving ahead of third place Emily.

In 2021, however, Fiadh claimed the top spot beating out both second-place Grace and third-place Emily.

Fiadh slipped back down to third place in 2022, ranking behind first-place Emily and second-place Grace.

However, the name rebounded slightly in 2023 when it was ranked in second place, behind Grace and ahead of Emily.

How does the Irish name Fiadh rank on Nameberry?

As of September 2024, the Irish name Fiadh is ranked #278 in Nameberry's Top 1000 names - not too bad for a classic Irish name!

Its highest rank on Nameberry was in March 2023 when it was ranked #174.

In March 2024, Fiadh was also included in Nameberry's round-up of the fastest-rising names on the platform.

What are some names similar to the Irish name Fiadh?

Nameberry has shared this list of names that are similar to Fiadh, many of them also having Irish roots:

  • Caoimhe
  • Fionn (boys name)
  • Roisin
  • Mairead
  • Eibhlin
  • Tadhg (boys name)
  • Orlaith
  • Fiachra (boys name)
  • Caragh
  • Doone
  • Morag
  • Oisin (boys name)
  • Róisín
  • Grainne
  • Ruairi (boys name)
  • Sadbh
  • Fia
  • Fianna
  • Eilish
  • Concetta