Chava Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Chava means 'life' or 'living'.
Meaning of the Name Chava
Chava is a Hebrew name meaning 'life' or 'living'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'chayim'. Chava is a name with biblical origins, as it is the name of the first woman, Eve, in the Book of Genesis. The name Chava symbolizes the beginning of life and the creation of mankind. It is a name that represents vitality, strength, and the gift of life.
Popularity of the Name Chava
The popularity for the name Chava peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 150 births, which ranked number 2,738 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Chava had the most female births in 2022 with 150, which ranked number 1,462 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Chava has increased sharply over the last ten years from 98 births to 150 births, an increase of 53.06%. Among females, Chava has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 98 births to 150 births, an increase of 53.06%.
Nationwide Popularity of Chava
- 20 Year Trend of Chava: 172.73%
- 10 Year Trend of Chava: 53.06%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Chava: 53.06%
Popularity of Chava by State
Among females, Chava was most popular in Northeastern states with 125 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 73 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Chava. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2853 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 52 | 156 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 73 | 234 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Chava
- Total Births of Chava: 157 (4.35%)
- Female Births of Chava: 157 (4.35%)
Given the upward trend of Chava over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.35% increase in total births, for a total of 157 births in 2024. For Females, births for Chava have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 157 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.35%.