Chaya: meaning of the Hebrew name
חַיָּה
Pronounced khah-YAH
- Girl
- Hebrew
- #12 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Chaya
Chaya is written חיה or חייה in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
חיה Girl, Hebrew
Chaya means full of life and vitality, from the Hebrew chaim, life. A beloved traditional name that carries a blessing for health and vigor.
חייה Girl, Hebrew
A spelling variant of Chaya, meaning life and vitality. The name carries a blessing for a full and healthy life.
Chaya in Hebrew
Chaya is written חיה in Hebrew (with vowel points: חַיָּה). Other spellings: חייה. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- חHet
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 23 (Het 8 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningfull of life
- Pronunciationkhah-YAH
- Hebrewחיה
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsחייה
Popularity in Israel
חיה
In 2024, Chaya (חיה) ranked #12 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (755 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #12, in 2021 and 2024.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | 755 |
| 2023 | 15 | 753 |
| 2022 | 14 | 767 |
| 2021 | 12 | 806 |
| 2020 | 16 | 753 |
| 2019 | 14 | 723 |
| 2018 | 15 | 764 |
| 2017 | 15 | 768 |
| 2016 | 17 | 736 |
| 2015 | 23 | 669 |
| 2014 | 23 | 629 |
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 Chaya
What does the name Chaya mean?
Chaya means full of life and vitality, from the Hebrew chaim, life. A beloved traditional name that carries a blessing for health and vigor.
How do you pronounce Chaya?
Chaya is pronounced khah-YAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Chaya in Hebrew?
Chaya is written חיה in Hebrew (with vowel points: חַיָּה). Other spellings: חייה.
How popular is the name Chaya in Israel?
In 2024, Chaya (חיה) ranked #12 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (755 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #12, in 2021 and 2024. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Chaya?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling חיה adds up to 23 (Het 8 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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