Faigy
Faigy is a girl name of Yiddish origin meaning “Little bird”, pronounced FAY-ghee. It ranked #1275 in the United States in 2025, given to 176 babies, and peaked at #1275 in 2025. Common nicknames: Faig, Fay.
How popular is Faigy in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Faigy mean, and where does it come from?
Faigy is the Yiddish diminutive of Faige, from foygl, "bird" — one of the old Ashkenazi names that translated a Hebrew name into the spoken language of the community, in this case Tzipporah, which also means bird. It has been recorded in the United States since the 1950s and is used almost exclusively in Hasidic and Orthodox neighbourhoods in New York, London and Jerusalem, where it is far more common than the national figures suggest. Outside those communities it is rare, which is why it has never entered the top thousand despite rising steadily for decades.
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Similar Names to Faigy
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- Tzipporah
- Shaindel
- Bluma
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Faigy mean?
Faigy is a girl name of Yiddish origin meaning "Little bird." Faigy is the Yiddish diminutive of Faige, from foygl, "bird" — one of the old Ashkenazi names that translated a Hebrew name into the spoken language of the community, in this case Tzipporah, which also means bird. It has been recorded in the United States since the 1950s and is used almost exclusively in Hasidic and Orthodox neighbourhoods in New York, London and Jerusalem, where it is far more common than the national figures suggest.
How do you pronounce Faigy?
Faigy is pronounced FAY-ghee. Common variations include Faige, Feige, Faiga.
Is Faigy a girl name?
Yes, Faigy is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Faig, Fay.