Sigal
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 31 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Sigal, you're looking at a name that fewer than 31 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Sigal a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
Sigal is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Sigal is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'violet flower' or 'treasure.' Sigal (also spelled Sigal or Segol) is a modern Hebrew name popular in Israel, deriving from the word for the violet flower — a symbol of delicacy, modesty, and subtle beauty.
In Israeli naming culture, Sigal brings together floral imagery and a sense of hidden treasure — a name that doesn't announce its beauty loudly but carries it quietly, like violets growing in an unexpected corner of a garden.
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In the American context, Sigal is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1994–2014). Its Hebrew roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 31 total births, Sigal exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sigal has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1994.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 21 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | — |
The Story of Sigal
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2001, Sigal is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Sigal are most likely born between 1994 and 2011.
How rare is Sigal?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sigal is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1994, peaked in the 2000s with 21 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 1994–2014)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | #18855 |
| 2007 | 5 | #20136 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19646 |
| 2001 | 6 | #15082 |
| 2000 | 5 | #17242 |
| 1994 | 5 | #15431 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1994–2014