Chaim Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Chaim is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Chaim?
Chaim is spelled C-H-A-I-M. The name has 5 letters.
Chaim at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Chaim means “life” in Hebrew.
- Origin
- Chaim is a Hebrew name used in Jewish communities.
- Pronunciation
- KHY-uhm · 2 syllables
Chaim Popularity in 2025
Rank#666
Recorded Births411
- Boys usage rose 16 places to #666 and recorded 12 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Chaim Mean?
Chaim means “life” in Hebrew.
Origin: Chaim is a Hebrew name used in Jewish communities.
How Do You Pronounce Chaim?
PronunciationKHY-uhm
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Chaim?
- History
- The name Chaim has been used among Jewish people and appears in various religious and historical Jewish texts.
Chaim Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 411 | #666 |
| 2024 | Boys | 399 | #682 |
| 2023 | Boys | 444 | #626 |
| 2022 | Boys | 462 | #607 |
| 2021 | Boys | 383 | #694 |
| 2020 | Boys | 386 | #673 |
| 2019 | Boys | 360 | #699 |
| 2018 | Boys | 314 | #751 |
| 2017 | Boys | 347 | #705 |
| 2016 | Boys | 326 | #748 |
| 2015 | Boys | 347 | #714 |
| 2014 | Boys | 291 | #790 |
| 2013 | Boys | 341 | #700 |
| 2012 | Boys | 339 | #701 |
| 2011 | Boys | 299 | #757 |
| 2010 | Boys | 245 | #859 |
| 2009 | Boys | 270 | #816 |
| 2008 | Boys | 273 | #804 |
| 2007 | Boys | 275 | #786 |
| 2006 | Boys | 237 | #847 |
| 2005 | Boys | 239 | #802 |
| 2004 | Boys | 213 | #835 |
| 2003 | Boys | 213 | #822 |
| 2002 | Boys | 184 | #886 |
When Was Chaim Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Boys
462 recorded births
National rank #607
2023 · Boys
444 recorded births
National rank #626
2025 · Boys
411 recorded births
National rank #666
2024 · Boys
399 recorded births
National rank #682
Where Chaim Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #62 | 260 |
| NJ | #76 | 117 |
| IL | #1,133 | 6 |
| OH | #1,267 | 5 |
| FL | #1,831 | 5 |