Fauna is a girl's name of Roman Mythology origin meaning “Goddess of fertility and the earth, associated with the wild; she represents nature and its abundance..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Fae. As of 2026, Fauna ranks #943 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #742 in 1967.
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FAW-nah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #943 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Fauna means “Goddess of fertility and the earth, associated with the wild; she represents nature and its abundance..” It is a girl's name of Roman Mythology origin.
Fauna is pronounced FAW-nah.
Fauna is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Fauna currently ranks #943 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Fauna include Fae.
Middle names that pair well with Fauna include Fauna Terra, Fauna Ophelia.
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