Tyger
Pronunciation: [ t-EYEG-er ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tyger first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 59 babies have been named Tyger in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tyger is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,130 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,130
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Tyger is also used as a boy name, ranked #7373.
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About the Name Tyger
Tyger is a girl name .
Is Tyger a boy or girl name? Tyger is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #58,130 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #7,373. Tyger is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tyger is currently ranked #58,130 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tyger include Tyg, Tyy, Tyie, and Tygkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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