Faiga Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Faiga originates from Yiddish, meaning 'bird', and has ties to the Hebrew name Tziporah. It evolved from Hebrew to Yiddish and then to modern English forms. Faiga reflects traits of tradition and cultural heritage, with no specific biblical relevance. It gained popularity among Ashkenazi Jewish communities in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The name Faiga is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Faiga has been too falling for female in Northeast. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast. Across generations, 'Faiga' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7807th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4073rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2890th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Faiga' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Faiga"
Pronunciation
/ˈfaɪɡə/
Origin
Yiddish
Etymology
The name Faiga is derived from the Yiddish word 'fayg', meaning 'bird'. It is often associated with the Hebrew name 'Tziporah', which also means 'bird'.
Meaning
bird
Language Evolution
Hebrew: צִפּוֹרָה (Tziporah), Yiddish: פֿײַג (fayg), English: Faiga
Historical Usage
The name Faiga gained popularity among Ashkenazi Jewish communities in Eastern Europe, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Variants & Derivatives
Faye, Fayga, Faigel
Modern Popularity & Image
Faiga is viewed as a traditional name with cultural significance in Jewish communities. It has a classic charm and is often associated with heritage.
Famous People
Faiga Lichtenstein, a notable figure in Jewish folklore, Faiga Malkin, a well-known artist in the Jewish community
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Faiga"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Faiga"
"Faiga" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7807th of 27321 | 145 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4073rd of 35406 | 546 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2890th of 30306 | 703 |
Regional Popularity of "Faiga" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Faiga" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
39.28% 1758th/4475 |
- | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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18.49% 955th/5164 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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17.56% 788th/4487 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Faiga"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Faiga" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.