Chaya
How to say it: hah-YAH · /hɑˈjɑ/
From Hebrew 'chayah' meaning life or living; the feminine form of Chaim, common in Jewish communities.
Chaya was the 574th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 499 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 31% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #535 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #574 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 499 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,643 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +31% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #535 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing still, Chaya is enjoying its best period in the 2020s. It stands at its peak currently with further gains anticipated.
What goes with it
Breathy and soft, Chaya feels gentle. Tova reflects a kindred style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Chaya is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew, Hindi.
Famous people named Chaya
- Chaya Czernowin (born 1957)Israeli composer and academic
- Chaya Singh (born 1976)Indian actress
- Chaya Mushka Schneerson (1901–1988)Wife of the rebbe
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