Chaim
Chaim: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Chaim
Root meaning: “life”
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Hebrew חַיִּים (“life”).
How popular is Chaim?
Since 1880, 6 girls and 12,072 boys in the U.S. have been named Chaim (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9475 in 1985. Its highest rank for boys was #607 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #666 for boys, with 411 babies given the name.
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Chaim FAQ
What does the name Chaim mean?
Chaim traces back to a root meaning "life". A male given name from Hebrew. From Hebrew חַיִּים (“life”).
What is the origin of the name Chaim?
Chaim is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Chaim?
Since 1880, 6 girls and 12,072 boys in the U.S. have been named Chaim (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9475 in 1985. Its highest rank for boys was #607 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #666 for boys, with 411 babies given the name.
Is Chaim a boy or girl name?
Chaim is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 6 girls and 12,072 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.