Fia

At a Glance

Meaning

Pet form of Sofia

Origin

Swedish

Gender

Primarily used for girls

Pronunciation

FEE-uhListen

Fia is a Swedish name, a pet form of Sofia, and it's pronounced FEE-uh. You may see some sites list it as an Irish or Italian name meaning 'wild, weaving,' but that isn't accurate: it's mainly a Scandinavian short form of Sofia, and the similar-looking Irish word meaning 'deer' or 'wild' is a different name.

Meaning & Origin of Fia

Meaning: Pet form of Sofia.

Origin: Swedish.

A common claim: Some sites list it as Irish/Italian meaning 'wild, weaving.' Actually: Wiktionary documents Fia mainly as a Scandinavian pet form of Sofia, not as an Irish or Italian word meaning "wild" or "weaving." A similar-looking Irish word does mean "deer" or "wild," but that's a different name.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Fia

Popularity of Fia

Fia ranked #2082 in 2024, with 92 babies given the name, and that's also its highest ranking in the Social Security data, which runs from 2006 to 2024. In other words, it's at its most popular right now, though still a rare name.

Names Like Fia

These names have followed a similar path to Fia in U.S. popularity over the years.

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FAQ

What does the name Fia mean?

Pet form of Sofia. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Fia?

Fia is pronounced FEE-uh (IPA: /ˈfiːə/).

Is Fia a popular name right now?

Fia is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #2082 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2006–2024.)

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