Chaim: meaning of the Hebrew name
חַיִּים
Pronounced KHAH-yeem
- Boy
- Hebrew
- #24 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Chaim
Chaim means life, a blessing for long days and vitality. A beloved traditional name that celebrates the love of life itself.
Chaim in Hebrew
Chaim is written חיים in Hebrew (with vowel points: חַיִּים). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- חHet
- יYod
- יYod
- מMem
Gematria value: 68 (Het 8 + Yod 10 + Yod 10 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninglife
- PronunciationKHAH-yeem
- Hebrewחיים
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Chaim ranked #24 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (732 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #14, in 2022.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24 | 732 |
| 2023 | 20 | 813 |
| 2022 | 14 | 932 |
| 2021 | 24 | 702 |
| 2020 | 24 | 685 |
| 2019 | 23 | 718 |
| 2018 | 28 | 652 |
| 2017 | 28 | 647 |
| 2016 | 26 | 693 |
| 2015 | 24 | 699 |
| 2014 | 24 | 642 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Chaim
What does the name Chaim mean?
Chaim means life, a blessing for long days and vitality. A beloved traditional name that celebrates the love of life itself.
How do you pronounce Chaim?
Chaim is pronounced KHAH-yeem in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Chaim in Hebrew?
Chaim is written חיים in Hebrew (with vowel points: חַיִּים).
How popular is the name Chaim in Israel?
In 2024, Chaim ranked #24 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (732 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #14, in 2022. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Chaim?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling חיים adds up to 68 (Het 8 + Yod 10 + Yod 10 + Mem 40).
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