Chaya Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Chaya means 'life' or 'alive'
Meaning of the Name Chaya
Chaya is a Hebrew name meaning 'life' or 'alive'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'chai', which signifies vitality and energy. Chaya has its roots in Jewish culture and is often given to girls as a way to express the importance and joy of life. The name also has some spiritual connotations, symbolizing the soul's connection to the Divine.
Popularity of the Name Chaya
The popularity for the name Chaya peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 494 births, which ranked number 1,182 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Chaya had the most female births in 2022 with 494, which ranked number 602 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1981 with 5, which ranked number 6,260 out of 7,289 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Chaya has increased sharply over the last ten years from 406 births to 494 births, an increase of 21.67%. Among females, Chaya has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 406 births to 494 births, an increase of 21.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Chaya
- 20 Year Trend of Chaya: 38.38%
- 10 Year Trend of Chaya: 21.67%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Chaya: 21.67%
Popularity of Chaya by State
Among females, Chaya was most popular in Northeastern states with 419 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 267 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Chaya. 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 | 11 | 1945 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 1046 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1171 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1146 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 809 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1214 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 141 | 49 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 267 | 47 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1394 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1140 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Chaya
- Total Births of Chaya: 504 (1.98%)
- Female Births of Chaya: 504 (1.98%)
Given the upward trend of Chaya over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.98% increase in total births, for a total of 504 births in 2024. For Females, births for Chaya have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 504 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.98%.