Fiora
A feminine name of Italian origin representing a flower or blossom.
Name Census estimates that about 277 living Americans carry the first name Fiora. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Fiora today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fiora births was 2024 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fiora. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
277
~ 1 in 1,237,380 Americans
Peak year
2024
35 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,127
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Fiora: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fiora from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 137 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fiora by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Fiora during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Fioras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Fiora
The name Fiora has its origins in the Italian language, stemming from the Latin word "flos" which translates to "flower." It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period in Italy, particularly in regions like Tuscany and Umbria.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fiora can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appeared in historical documents from the city of Florence. It was often used as a feminine form of the name Fiore, which itself was derived from the Latin word "flos."
In the 14th century, the name Fiora gained prominence through its association with a notable Italian saint, Fiora Traversi, also known as Fiora of Tuscany. She was a mystic and religious figure who lived from 1305 to 1380 and became revered for her piety and devotion.
During the Renaissance period, the name Fiora was embraced by several influential Italian families, particularly those with artistic or literary connections. One notable figure was Fiora Moreschi, an Italian painter who lived in the 16th century and was renowned for her portraiture and religious works.
Another historical figure who bore the name Fiora was Fiora Contarini, a Venetian noblewoman and philanthropist from the 15th century. She was known for her charitable works and her support of the arts and culture in Venice.
In the 18th century, the name Fiora gained recognition through the works of the Italian composer and musician Fiora Pescatore. She was a celebrated harpsichordist and composer of operas and instrumental works, and her contributions to the musical landscape of the time were significant.
Other notable individuals with the name Fiora include Fiora Bassani, an Italian writer and journalist from the 19th century, and Fiora Munari, an Italian painter and sculptor active in the 20th century, who was known for her abstract and geometric works.
While the name Fiora has its roots in Italian culture, it has since been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions around the world, though its popularity and usage may vary.
People
Fiora + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fiora as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Fiora: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fiora?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 277 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fiora going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,237,380 US residents.
Is Fiora a common name?
We classify Fiora as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 279 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fiora most popular?
The single biggest year for Fiora was 2024, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fiora is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Fiora a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fiora in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.