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Faiga

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Pronounced FAYG-a /ˈfeɪg.æ/Medium

Meaning: birdMedium

In 30 seconds: Faiga is a Yiddish name meaning bird.
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Origin MediumYiddish
Meaningbird
U.S. rank (2025)#2465 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births72 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,471

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519792025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Faiga comes from Yiddish, where it carries the simple, tender meaning of bird. Names like this were a common part of Yiddish-speaking Jewish communities in Central and Eastern Europe. Its forms shift a little depending on region and pronunciation.

The variations Faigel and Feige show how the same root appears in slightly different shapes, with Faigel adding a small affectionate ending. The bird image gives the name a light, gentle feel.

Did you know? Faiga is a spelling variant of Faigel, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'bird' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Faiga — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

FaigelFeige

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Faiga mean?

Faiga is usually explained as meaning 'bird' and is most often linked with Yiddish tradition.

How do you pronounce Faiga?

It's commonly said FAYG-a /ˈfeɪg.æ/.

Is Faiga a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Faiga is used as a girl name.

How popular is Faiga?

In 2024, Faiga ranked #2484 in the U.S. for girls, with 72 births recorded.

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