FKA

FKA is an initialism used in various fields, most commonly as an abbreviation for "Formerly Known As." In this usage, it designates a previous name or alias, typically in biographies, branding, or metadata. The expansion is often seen in parentheses or in footnotes and is distinct from "aka" (also known as) in style.

One prominent contemporary usage is the stage name of the British musician and dancer Tahliah Debrett Barnett, who performs under the name FKA Twigs. In interviews and promotional materials, "FKA" is said to stand for "Formerly Known As," reflecting a shift from an earlier identity while maintaining public recognition. The Twigs portion is a nickname she has carried since childhood, and together with "FKA" forms her widely recognized artist name.

Beyond this, FKA appears as a generic acronym in various contexts, sometimes used informally in media to indicate a former name for a person, brand, or project. Because "FKA" is not a standardized term outside specific nomenclatures, its meaning should be inferred from context. When documenting or disambiguating, it is common to treat FKA as a marker of a previous alias rather than a fixed, widely recognized concept.

See also: AKA, Formerly known as.