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Fia

Girl name · 56 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Fia: 56 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2013.

Of Scandinavian origin, Fia is often a short form of Sofia or other names ending in -fia, meaning "wisdom" or "to love." This delicate, brisk name also carries Irish roots, where it can mean "wild" or "deer," linking to the mythic Fianna warrior bands. In Swedish culture, Fia gained recognition through the beloved children's book character Fia, a cheerful girl in Astrid Lindgren's stories. While less common in Scotland, it has appeared in recent birth records, likely arriving via Nordic influences or its use among modern parents drawn to short, vowel-rich names. Its variant, Fiadh, meanwhile, features prominently in Irish naming charts. As a standalone name, Fia offers a light, Scandinavian-influenced alternative to more traditional Scottish choices, with an almost musical quality that feels both ancient and fresh.