UK girl's name
Fabiana
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "favored or celebrated one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Fabiana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Fabiana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 8 births.
This profile covers 87 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1997 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 87 living people in the UK are called Fabiana. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Fabiana ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 8 girls were registered as Fabiana.
- • About 87 living people in the UK are estimated to have Fabiana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
8 births
Estimated living
87
2026
Meaning
What does Fabiana mean?
The name Fabiana is of Latin origin, derived from the ancient Roman family name Fabius. The Fabii were one of the most renowned and influential patrician families in ancient Rome, tracing their lineage back to the founding of the city.
The name Fabiana is the feminine form of the masculine name Fabius, which is believed to have originated from the Latin word "faba," meaning "bean." This connection suggests that the Fabii family may have been involved in the cultivation or trade of beans, a staple crop in ancient Roman agriculture.
The earliest known historical reference to the name Fabiana can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who mentions a woman named Fabiana in his work "Ab Urbe Condita" (From the Founding of the City), which chronicles the history of Rome from its mythical beginnings to the reign of Augustus.
One of the most famous historical figures with the name Fabiana was Fabiana, the wife of the Roman Emperor Severus Alexander, who ruled from 222 to 235 AD. She was known for her influence over her husband and her involvement in imperial affairs.
Another notable Fabiana was Fabiana, a Roman woman who lived in the 4th century AD and was renowned for her piety and charitable works. She is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, and her feast day is celebrated on December 27th.
In the 6th century, there was a Fabiana who served as the abbess of a convent in Ravenna, Italy. She is remembered for her wisdom and leadership in guiding the spiritual lives of the nuns under her care.
During the Renaissance period, a woman named Fabiana Sforza (1446-1472) was a member of the powerful Sforza family, which ruled over the Duchy of Milan. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of Renaissance humanists.
In the 18th century, Fabiana Doria Landi (1777-1858) was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, who played a significant role in the cultural and social life of Rome during her time.
These examples illustrate the long and diverse history of the name Fabiana, which has been borne by women from various backgrounds and eras, ranging from Roman nobility and saints to Renaissance patrons and Italian aristocrats.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Fabiana over time
The chart below shows babies named Fabiana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Fabiana, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fabiana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Fabiana was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5587 | 9 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4205 | 37 | 7 |
| 2000s | #3655 | 34 | 7 |
| 1990s | #3483 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Fabiana
- Freya 50,564
- Florence 32,908
- Francesca 18,752
- Faith 14,325
- Fatima 11,112
- Faye 8,999
- Felicity 8,554
- Frankie 6,977
- Ffion 6,115
- Flora 3,499
- Frances 3,417
- Fatimah 3,065
FAQ
Fabiana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Fabiana in the UK right now?
In 2023, Fabiana was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Fabiana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 8 babies registered as Fabiana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Fabiana?
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "favored or celebrated one".
How many people are called Fabiana in the UK?
A total of 87 babies have been registered as Fabiana across the 19 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.