Faiga vs Tamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faiga

Girl #2,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bird"

Origin: Yiddish (from Middle High German Vogel)

Cultural Roots

Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,499
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fay, Feige

Playground Safety Score

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Tamar

Girl #2,364 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"date palm tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli Georgian Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,364
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tammy, Tami

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Faiga Rank #2,499
Tamar Rank #2,364

Tamar is more popular, ranked #2364 vs #2499 for Faiga.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faiga ___

  • Faiga Miriam
  • Faiga Rachel
  • Faiga Leah
  • Faiga Sarah
  • Faiga Rivka
  • Faiga Chana

Tamar ___

  • Tamar Ruth
  • Tamar Leah
  • Tamar Sarah
  • Tamar Miriam
  • Tamar Naomi
  • Tamar Rachel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Faiga

Miriam Devorah Raizel Mendel Shlomo

If you choose Tamar

Dvora Naomi Yael Amos Ariel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faiga or Tamar more popular?

Tamar is more popular, ranked #2364 compared to Faiga at #2499 in the United States.

What do Faiga and Tamar mean?

Faiga means "bird" (Yiddish (from Middle High German Vogel) origin). Tamar means "date palm tree" (Hebrew origin).

Are Faiga and Tamar boy or girl names?

Faiga is primarily a girl name. Tamar is primarily a girl name.

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