What does Sinead mean?
Sinéad is an Irish form of Jane/Jeanette, ultimately “God is gracious.”
What does Fiadh mean?
Fiadh means “wild” and also “deer” in Irish — one of Ireland’s most popular names today.
Sinead vs Fiadh
Which is more popular?
Fiadh is more popular than Sinead today: about 96 US babies were given the name Fiadh in 2025, compared with 11 named Sinead.
| Sinead | Fiadh | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | God is gracious | Wild; deer |
| Origin | Irish | Irish |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | shin-AYD | FEE-uh |
| Syllables | 2 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1975 | 2018 |
| Peak year | 1990 (160) | 2025 (96) |
| In 2025 | 11 | 96 |
| Trend | Declining | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Sinead
Fiadh
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Sinead | Fiadh |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 60 | 390 |
| 2010s | 118 | 29 |
| 2000s | 295 | 0 |
| 1990s | 627 | 0 |
| 1980s | 182 | 0 |
| 1970s | 58 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sinead or Fiadh more popular?
Fiadh is more popular than Sinead today: about 96 US babies were given the name Fiadh in 2025, compared with 11 named Sinead.
What is the difference between Sinead and Fiadh?
Sinead means God is gracious (Irish origin), while Fiadh means Wild; deer (Irish origin).
Which name is older, Sinead or Fiadh?
In US records, Sinead first appears in 1975 and Fiadh in 2018, so Sinead has the longer recorded history.