Fauna: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A goddess of animals and wild things.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #12445
- Peak
- #4504 in 1978
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Fauna Means
Fauna is a girl name of English origin. A goddess of animals and wild things.
How Popular Fauna Is
Fauna currently ranks #12445 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4504 in 1978. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Fauna
- Fauna is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Fauna is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It draws from ancient mythology and legend.
Style
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Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Fauna
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Questions About Fauna
What does Fauna mean?
Fauna is a girl name of English origin. A goddess of animals and wild things.
How popular is Fauna?
Fauna currently ranks #12445 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4504 in 1978. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Fauna come from?
Fauna comes from English roots. Fauna is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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