Chaya Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Chaya is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Chaya?
Chaya is spelled C-H-A-Y-A. The name has 5 letters.
Chaya at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Chaya means “life” in Hebrew.
- Origin
- Chaya is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and is used within Jewish communities.
- Pronunciation
- CHY-ah · 2 syllables
Chaya Popularity in 2025
Rank#587
Recorded Births499
- Girls usage rose 12 places to #587 and recorded 5 fewer 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 Chaya Mean?
Chaya means “life” in Hebrew.
Origin: Chaya is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and is used within Jewish communities.
How Do You Pronounce Chaya?
PronunciationCHY-ah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Chaya?
- History
- The name Chaya has been used in Jewish tradition, appearing in religious and cultural contexts where names meaning “life” are valued.
Chaya 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 | Girls | 499 | #587 |
| 2024 | Girls | 504 | #599 |
| 2023 | Girls | 494 | #602 |
| 2022 | Girls | 503 | #595 |
| 2021 | Girls | 461 | #645 |
| 2020 | Girls | 434 | #662 |
| 2019 | Girls | 443 | #660 |
| 2018 | Girls | 469 | #638 |
| 2017 | Girls | 422 | #691 |
| 2016 | Girls | 405 | #707 |
| 2015 | Girls | 379 | #743 |
| 2014 | Girls | 416 | #681 |
| 2013 | Girls | 405 | #698 |
| 2012 | Girls | 406 | #692 |
| 2011 | Girls | 393 | #708 |
| 2010 | Girls | 384 | #729 |
| 2009 | Girls | 402 | #720 |
| 2008 | Girls | 403 | #740 |
| 2007 | Girls | 409 | #715 |
| 2006 | Girls | 369 | #751 |
| 2005 | Girls | 373 | #726 |
| 2004 | Girls | 349 | #751 |
| 2003 | Girls | 321 | #771 |
| 2002 | Girls | 357 | #701 |
When Was Chaya 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.
2024 · Girls
504 recorded births
National rank #599
2022 · Girls
503 recorded births
National rank #595
2025 · Girls
499 recorded births
National rank #587
2023 · Girls
494 recorded births
National rank #602
Where Chaya 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 Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #42 | 271 |
| NJ | #45 | 145 |
| MD | #731 | 6 |
| PA | #763 | 12 |
| OH | #959 | 9 |
| MI | #1,210 | 5 |
| IL | #1,240 | 6 |
| FL | #1,325 | 10 |