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Chaya is a feminine name used in Hebrew. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Derived from Hebrew חָיָה (ḥaya) meaning ‘living’, considered a feminine form of Chaim." It ranked #588 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, derived from Hebrew חָיָה (ḥaya) meaning ‘living’, considered a feminine form of Chaim. The entry lists its usage as Hebrew.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Chaya ranked #588 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #588 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chaya mean?
Chaya means "living", according to Behind the Name.
Is Chaya a popular name?
Chaya ranked #588 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Chaya a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Chaya appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Chaya — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
