Finley: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Meaning fair warrior in Gaelic, Finley combines gentle beauty with quiet strength in a way that feels perfectly balanced.
- Origin
- Scottish/Irish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #145
- Peak
- #137 in 2022
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Finley Means
Finley is a unisex name of Scottish/Irish origin. Meaning fair warrior in Gaelic, Finley combines gentle beauty with quiet strength in a way that feels perfectly balanced.
How Popular Finley Is
Finley currently ranks #145 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #137 in 2022. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Finley
- Finley has been surging on girls' charts, though it started as a traditionally male name.
- It is one of several Scottish Gaelic names (along with Finn and Fiona) enjoying a revival.
- Angie Harmon chose this name for one of her daughters.
Questions About Finley
What does Finley mean?
Finley is a unisex name of Scottish/Irish origin. Meaning fair warrior in Gaelic, Finley combines gentle beauty with quiet strength in a way that feels perfectly balanced.
How popular is Finley?
Finley currently ranks #145 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #137 in 2022. It has held steady.
Where does Finley come from?
Finley comes from Scottish/Irish roots. Finley has been surging on girls' charts, though it started as a traditionally male name.
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