Rigel
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Foot. Rigel Is A Blue Star Of The First Magnitude That Marks The Hunter's Left Foot In The Orion Constellation.
- Origin
- Arabic
Rigel Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 613 baby boys have been named Rigel. The name peaked in 2016 with 34 US births that year (rank #3349). In 2024, ranked #6095 nationally — 2,746 places below its 2016 peak.
Top States for Rigel
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Rigel births are: California (35), Texas (5).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Rigel
If you like Rigel's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
5-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Rigel's exact length and starting letter: Rabab, Rabah, Radwa, Raena, Rafal.
Quick Facts About Rigel
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Compare Rigel to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Rigel against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).