Faigy
Faigy is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Little bird.
Origin and history
Faigy is a traditional Yiddish given name derived from the word for bird. It is widely used within Hasidic and Orthodox Jewish communities in the United States. Its popularity has grown steadily in recent decades alongside other traditional Yiddish names.
Popularity in the United States
3,657 babies in the United States have been named Faigy since 1880. It ranks #2918 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1257.
States where it is most popular
- NY (93.3 %)
- NJ (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 95 |
| 1980-1990 | 189 |
| 1990-2000 | 449 |
| 2000-2010 | 844 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,142 |
| 2020-2029 | 926 |
Nicknames
Fay, Faige
Fun facts
- Faigy derives from the Yiddish word 'voigel' or 'faygl', which means bird.
- It is a diminutive and modern spelling variant of the classic Yiddish name Faigel or Feiga.