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At a Glance: Name: Vega – Meaning: falling eagle (referring to the star Vega's Arabic name) – Origin: Arabic (via the star name) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: VAY-gah
Vega is a neutral name with Arabic roots, drawn from the star's Arabic name meaning 'falling eagle.' You'll often see it described as meaning 'falling star' — that's not quite right, since the original Arabic phrase (an-nasr al-waqi') actually refers to a falling eagle, not a falling star. It's pronounced VAY-gah, and fits with names that lean worldly and clean, modern.
Meaning & Origin of Vega
Meaning: Falling eagle (referring to the star vega's arabic name).
Origin: Arabic (via the star name).
A common claim: Popularly said to mean 'falling star,' referencing the bright star Vega. Actually: Vega doesn't mean 'falling star' — its Arabic source an-nasr al-wāqiʿ translates to 'the falling eagle' (referring to the constellation), not a star falling.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Vega
Phonetic: VAY-gah IPA: /ˈveɪgə/
Popularity of Vega
Vega has stayed rare in Social Security data going back to 1918, peaking at #3125 in 2019 with 52 babies given the name; by 2024 it had dropped to #3944 with just 38.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1918–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Vega mean?
Falling eagle (referring to the star vega’s arabic name). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Vega)
How do you pronounce Vega?
Vega is pronounced VAY-gah (IPA: /ˈveɪgə/).
Is Vega a popular name right now?
Vega peaked at #3125 in 2019 and is ranked #3944 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1918–2024.)
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