Fia
Fia is a girl name of Swedish origin meaning “Wisdom”, pronounced FEE-ah. It ranked #1738 in the United States in 2025, given to 117 babies, and peaked at #1738 in 2025. Common nicknames: Fifi.
How popular is Fia in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Fia mean, and where does it come from?
Fia is the Swedish short form of Sofia, from the Greek sophia, "wisdom," used as an independent name across Sweden, Denmark and Norway. It doubles as a spelling of the Irish Fiadh, which is a different name entirely, and as an Italian short form of Fiammetta. American birth records show Fias from 2006 and the name is rising, though it is still well outside the top thousand. It fits the current taste for two-letter-syllable girls' names — Mia, Isla, Ada, Nia — while being rarer than any of them.
How is Fia used around the world?
Fia is used in 3 languages worldwide, with 4+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Fia?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Fia mean?
Fia is a girl name of Swedish origin meaning "Wisdom." Fia is the Swedish short form of Sofia, from the Greek sophia, "wisdom," used as an independent name across Sweden, Denmark and Norway. It doubles as a spelling of the Irish Fiadh, which is a different name entirely, and as an Italian short form of Fiammetta.
How do you pronounce Fia?
Fia is pronounced FEE-ah. Common variations include Fiia, Fie, Fiadh.
Is Fia a girl name?
Yes, Fia is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Fifi.