Tiger

Q: Is Tiger a boy or girl name?

Tiger is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #12433, and as a boy name it ranks #4366.

Q: How popular is the name Tiger?

Tiger is ranked #12433 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ t-EYEG-er ]

Girl Name #12,433 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Tiger is a girl name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-EYEG-er.

Popularity Over Time

#12,433

Current Rank

Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #12,433
Total SSA Count: 9

Nicknames

Tig Tiy Tigie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Tiger Eliza

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Tiger Eden

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Tiger Ayla

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Tiger Maeve

Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
Tiger Alaia

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Tiger Alice

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Tiger Georgia

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Tiger Brooklyn

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Tiger Daisy

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Tiger Claire

Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow

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Also a Boy Name

Tiger is also used as a boy name, ranked #4366.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tiger

Is Tiger a boy or girl name?

Tiger is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #12433. As a boy name, it is ranked #4366. Tiger is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Tiger?

Tiger is pronounced t-EYEG-er.

How popular is the name Tiger?

Tiger is currently ranked #12433 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Tiger?

Common nicknames for Tiger include Tig, Tiy, and Tigie.

Is Tiger a common or rare name?

Tiger is an uncommon name, ranked #12433 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Tiger

Tiger is a girl name .

Is Tiger a boy or girl name? Tiger is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #12,433 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,366. Tiger is more commonly used as a boy name.

Tiger is currently ranked #12,433 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Tiger include Tig, Tiy, and Tigie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.