What does Fiadh mean?
Fiadh means “wild” and also “deer” in Irish — one of Ireland’s most popular names today.
What does Saoirse mean?
Saoirse is the Irish word for “freedom” or “liberty,” popularised in the 20th century.
Fiadh vs Saoirse
Which is more popular?
Saoirse is more popular than Fiadh today: about 222 US babies were given the name Saoirse in 2025, compared with 96 named Fiadh.
| Fiadh | Saoirse | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Wild; deer | Freedom |
| Origin | Irish | Irish |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | FEE-uh | SEER-shuh |
| Syllables | 1 | 2 |
| First appeared | 2018 | 1993 |
| Peak year | 2025 (96) | 2020 (373) |
| In 2025 | 96 | 222 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Fiadh
Saoirse
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Fiadh | Saoirse |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 390 | 1,768 |
| 2010s | 29 | 1,853 |
| 2000s | 0 | 383 |
| 1990s | 0 | 64 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fiadh or Saoirse more popular?
Saoirse is more popular than Fiadh today: about 222 US babies were given the name Saoirse in 2025, compared with 96 named Fiadh.
What is the difference between Fiadh and Saoirse?
Fiadh means Wild; deer (Irish origin), while Saoirse means Freedom (Irish origin).
Which name is older, Fiadh or Saoirse?
In US records, Fiadh first appears in 2018 and Saoirse in 1993, so Saoirse has the longer recorded history.