girl's name
Fionnuala
fin-OO-luh (Irish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,596
Fionnuala is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1966, when 51 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1964.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Fionnuala Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 221 |
| 1970s | 368 |
| 1980s | 240 |
| 1990s | 133 |
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 27 |
How Popular Is Fionnuala?
In 2019, Fionnuala was given to 4 babies in Ireland, ranking #843 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Fionnuala Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Fionnuala
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Fionnuala Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Fionnuala over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Fionnuala
- Irish fin-OO-luh
Sibling Names for Fionnuala
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Fionnuala — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Fionnuala
How popular is the name Fionnuala?
In 2019, Fionnuala was given to 4 babies in Ireland, ranking #843 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Fionnuala a girl's or a boy's name?
Fionnuala is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Fionnuala?
Fionnuala has 3 syllables.
When was Fionnuala most popular?
Fionnuala peaked in 1966, when 51 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Fionnuala a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Fionnuala currently ranks #2,749 in Ireland. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.