girl's name
Fionnula
fih-NOO-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 80
Fionnula is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1966, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1964.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Fionnula Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 38 |
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 3 |
How Popular Is Fionnula?
In 1980, Fionnula was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #635 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Fionnula 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 Fionnula
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Fionnula Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Fionnula over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Fionnula
- English fih-NOO-luh
Sibling Names for Fionnula
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Fionnula — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Fionnula
How popular is the name Fionnula?
In 1980, Fionnula was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #635 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Fionnula a girl's or a boy's name?
Fionnula is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Fionnula?
Fionnula has 3 syllables.
When was Fionnula most popular?
Fionnula peaked in 1966, when 11 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.