Rising since 1987, #2,458 for girls today.
Popularity of Faiga since 1979
Babies named Faiga per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 44 |
| 1990s | 151 |
| 2000s | 357 |
| 2010s | 526 |
| 2020s | 391 |
Meaning & origin
Faiga is a rare but steadily rising name in the United States, first recorded in 1979. Its popularity has grown since 1987, with a peak rank of 2458 in 2024, when approximately 1 in 22323 girls received the name. The name is most common in New Jersey and New York, reflecting its strong roots in Ashkenazi Jewish communities. As a variant of Yiddish Feige ('fig'), it carries a symbolic meaning of sweetness and fruitfulness, connecting bearers to a long tradition of nature-inspired names in Jewish culture. Its recent rise suggests a renewed interest in traditional Yiddish names among contemporary parents.
Faiga is a variant of the Yiddish name Feige (פײַגע), which literally means 'fig.' In Ashkenazi Jewish tradition, fruit names were sometimes given to girls as symbolic wishes for sweetness and abundance. The name has been used primarily among Jewish communities in Eastern Europe and their descendants in the United States, particularly in New York and New Jersey.
Where Faiga is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fay, Faye, Figgy
Sibling names for Faiga
Names that share Faiga's style, for a brother or sister.
