Chaya Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Chaya is a Hebrew name meaning 'life', originating from the root 'chai'. It has evolved through various forms in the Hebrew language and is associated with vitality. While it has deep cultural roots, it gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Jewish communities. The name is perceived positively, symbolizing life and energy, and is linked to various notable individuals.
The name Chaya is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Chaya has been falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Chaya' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14347th out of 16616 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2571st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1535th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 947th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 773rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 662nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Chaya' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Chaya"
Pronunciation
/ˈxaɪə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Chaya means 'life' in Hebrew, deriving from the root 'chai', which also means 'alive' or 'living'.
Meaning
life
Language Evolution
Chaya (Hebrew), Chai (Hebrew), Chayah (Hebrew)
Historical Usage
Chaya has been used in Jewish communities for centuries, but gained wider recognition and popularity in the 20th century, especially among those seeking traditional Hebrew names.
Variants & Derivatives
Chai, Chayah, Haya
Modern Popularity & Image
Chaya is seen as a vibrant and meaningful name, often associated with vitality and a strong cultural heritage.
Famous People
Chaya R. A. S. Shapiro, a notable artist, Chaya Frankel, a prominent educator
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Chaya"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Chaya"
"Chaya" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 14347th of 16616 | 10 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2571st of 12526 | 367 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1535th of 19264 | 1,041 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 947th of 27321 | 2,988 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 773rd of 35406 | 5,443 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 662nd of 30306 | 5,331 |
Regional Popularity of "Chaya" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Chaya" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
35.72% 868th/2430 |
- | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
16.80% 585th/3483 |
- |
78.14% 3160th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
53.19% 1960th/3685 |
6.99% 313th/4475 |
57.76% 3000th/5194 |
34.75% 2195th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
41.36% 1895th/4582 |
3.52% 182nd/5164 |
31.51% 2304th/7313 |
28.35% 2116th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
43.72% 1742nd/3984 |
2.74% 123rd/4487 |
29.74% 2029th/6822 |
35.10% 2203rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Chaya"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Chaya" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.