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