GirlHebrew origin

Chaya: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Means life, a vibrant name that celebrates existence.

Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
2
Current rank
#676
Peak
#635 in 2018

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1947: #375019471950: #370919501960: #310819601970: #204919701980: #117819801990: #89619902000: #77420002005: #72620052010: #73020102015: #74020152020: #6762020#1#3750

What Chaya Means

Chaya is a girl name of Hebrew origin. Means life, a vibrant name that celebrates existence.

How Popular Chaya Is

Chaya currently ranks #676 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #635 in 2018. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Chaya

  • At its most popular, Chaya reached #635 in the U.S. in 2018.
  • Chaya is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
  • It has strong biblical roots and enduring spiritual significance.

Names Like Chaya

Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Chaya

Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Chaya.

Questions About Chaya

What does Chaya mean?

Chaya is a girl name of Hebrew origin. Means life, a vibrant name that celebrates existence.

How popular is Chaya?

Chaya currently ranks #676 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #635 in 2018. It has held steady.

Where does Chaya come from?

Chaya comes from Hebrew roots. At its most popular, Chaya reached #635 in the U.S. in 2018.

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