Faigy
FAY-gee · 2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Yiddish ◈ 2 syllables
"Little bird"

From Yiddish

Faigy means bird or fig — from the Yiddish feigel (bird) or connected to the fig tree. The name is beloved in Hasidic communities — carrying the lightness and freedom of a bird through maximum Yiddish warmth. Two syllables of Yiddish-bird freedom, Hasidic-community heritage, and the most warmly compressed form of feathered flight.

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Faigy at a glance
MeaningLittle bird
OriginYiddish
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 3
US Rank (today)#1596
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Why parents love Faigy
  • Faigy carries maximum Yiddish warmth.
  • The meaning bird is naturally free and light.
  • Two syllables with a warm, cheerful sound: FAY-gee.
  • The Hasidic-community heritage gives genuine depth.
  • The bird-freedom metaphor is universally beautiful.
The vibe of Faigy
birdfigYiddishfeigelHasidicfreedomlightwarmcheerfulcommunity
Origin & history of Faigy
Yiddish feigel (bird) or fig diminutive Faigy
1
Yiddish roots
Faigy comes from the Yiddish feigel meaning bird, beloved in Hasidic communities. The name carries the lightness and freedom of a bird through Yiddish warmth.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Traditional Yiddish.
3
Today
Faigy remains a beloved choice, ranking #1596 in the US. 3,477 babies have been named Faigy since 1958.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Yiddish tradition, SSA data
How popular is Faigy?
2022 peak year
At its height in 2022, Faigy reached #1,363 nationally — 171 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 2020s — particularly the decade right around the peak. Today, Faigy is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #1,596) with about 137 babies named Faigy each year. Faigy's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 3,477 babies have been registered as Faigy since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
171 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,363)
137 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,370 Total registrations
last 10 years
3,477 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,596) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Faigy
3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.

Faigy's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — bird-flight adventure. People named Faigy tend to be warm, free, and gifted at carrying Yiddish-bird lightness in every community.

Yiddish-bird lightness
Hasidic-beloved
Feigel-free
Warm cheerful
Community heritage
F6
A1
I9
G7
Y7
Sum: 30 → Life path 3
Personality of Faigy
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
😊
Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
🌈
Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
🗣️
Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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