Becky G’s tattoos are modest in size, but their stories connect to family, grief, faith and music. Most sit on her wrists, ribs or spine, where clothing can cover them until an outfit or photo reveals the ink.
Some pieces have a clear public explanation; others have only been partly documented. The dragonfly, “Familia,” the spine numerals, “Faith” and the dollar sign have reported context. A 2021 session showed newer work on her wrist, neck and shoulder, but she didn’t give a full explanation for each design.
A careful look separates what Becky has shared from what a photo alone can’t establish. Her collection is a group of smaller pieces, each tied to a different part of her life.
The dragonfly tattoo on her side
The dragonfly sits on the left side of her ribs. Fine black-and-gray lines form its narrow body and wings; Dr. Woo is credited with the tattoo.
Becky has connected the dragonfly to her cousin Ceci, who died when Becky was young. She has described Ceci as a guardian-angel presence and said she notices dragonflies at moments when she needs a reminder of her cousin. The design is a memorial with a personal story behind it.
The rib placement keeps it mostly private, though an outfit that leaves her side exposed can show it. Its narrow shape follows the curve of the ribs, with the wings extending out from the body.
The insect carries the idea without a frame or lettering around it. If you like fine-line memorial work, pay attention to how much space the wings need; crowding the lines can make them harder to distinguish.
The “Familia” wrist tattoo
Becky wears “Familia” in black cursive on her left wrist. The word follows the wrist in a soft script, with a small flourish on the capital F.
The Spanish word means family. Becky has spoken about her Mexican-American roots and the family history and traditions that shaped her. “Familia” connects the tattoo to that background in a way the English word might not.
Dr. Woo did the piece in 2016, around the time of the dragonfly. Reports say Becky had considered the word for a while before the appointment. Its inner-wrist position lets her cover it with a bracelet or turn it outward to show it.
A family word can be written in the language that feels right to you, but small cursive needs room between letters. An artist should size the script for skin rather than simply shrink a font.
The Roman numeral spine tattoo
Her spine piece is a vertical column of Roman numerals for the birthdays of her three siblings. The narrow serif lettering reads like a private record rather than a decorative pattern.
The dates are for her brothers Frankie and Alex and her sister Stephanie. Becky is the oldest of four, and the column brings their birthdays together without a row of names or portraits.
Roman numerals keep dates compact and create a clear vertical line. They also need careful checking: one wrong character changes a date, and the spacing must stay readable as the skin moves.
The spine is usually covered, then becomes visible with an open-back outfit. If you’re planning date ink, bring the dates in standard numerals and the intended Roman version; check each character on the stencil while standing naturally.
The small “Faith” wrist tattoo
Becky also has “Faith” in small cursive on the inside of her right wrist. The dark but fine lettering is easiest to make out in a close photo.
Dr. Woo is also credited with this tattoo, which was reported in 2018. Unlike the dragonfly and “Familia,” it doesn’t have a detailed public explanation. The word is clear, but Becky hasn’t publicly tied it to a specific event or story in the reporting cited here.
An inner-wrist word can serve as a reminder the wearer sees throughout the day. The inside of the wrist sees sun and daily friction, so line weight, a clear stencil and good aftercare matter.
The dollar sign tattoo for “Dollar”
In 2019, Becky got a small dollar sign on her inner forearm to mark the release of her song “Dollar.” The simple black design is more visible than the rib and spine pieces.
The tattoo was done at Bang Bang in New York; Becky credited Ms. Santana in the post she shared at the time. The timing links the symbol to the single’s release, and she showed it while celebrating the track.
It can also read as a compact graphic on its own. If you choose a tattoo tied to a song or project, consider whether the symbol will still feel personal after the release has passed.
Tiny symbols need open space around their lines. A lot of shading or miniature lettering can make them harder to read. The inner forearm keeps this piece more visible than the rib or spine tattoos without covering the whole arm.
What Becky G’s collection has in common
Becky’s collection moves between fine-line memorial work, cursive words, family dates and a music reference. Family appears in “Familia,” the sibling birthdays and the dragonfly tribute; “Faith” adds another word, while the dollar sign marks a song release.
The pieces feel related through their personal context, not because they share one style. Each has a different role, and several are placed where they can stay private most of the time.
If you want a similar approach, start with the detail you want to remember: a family word, a few dates or a symbol tied to an event. The design doesn’t have to copy Becky’s motifs.
Ideas worth borrowing from Becky G’s style
Use placement to decide how often the tattoo will show. A memorial can sit somewhere covered, while a word you want to see may fit on a wrist. A line of dates can run down the spine if you prefer to keep it out of view.
Becky’s wrist pieces can sit beneath jewelry, her spine tattoo stays under a shirt, and the side dragonfly appears when clothing leaves it uncovered. That gives her some choice over when the designs are visible; privacy doesn’t make a tattoo less meaningful.
Before choosing tiny script, view the stencil at the size you intend to get. Check it with your wrist bent and your arms relaxed, and give the letters enough space to stay clear over time.
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