Rigel
Pronunciation: [ r-EYEJ-uhl ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rigel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 10 babies have been named Rigel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rigel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,805 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,805
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Rigel
Rigel is a girl name .
Is Rigel a boy or girl name? Rigel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #58,805 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6,009. Rigel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Rigel is currently ranked #58,805 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rigel include Rig, Riy, Riie, and Rigkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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