What is the origin of the name Chaya?

Chaya is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Chaya?

In 2023, 502 babies were named Chaya in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Chaya is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 502 →

All-Time Total: 15,170

Peak Year: 2022

Chaya is a Hebrew name meaning "life" or "living." It is derived from the Hebrew word "חַיָּה" (chayyah), which means "living" or "alive."

Girl names closely related to Chaya

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Boy names closely related to Chaya

Moshe Mordechai Dov Menachem Zalman Shraga Zvi Yitzchok

Names with similar meaning to Chaya

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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