Chava

Chava is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 157 girls in the United States.

Chava at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Chava

Chava belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Chava first appears in Social Security records in 1951. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1415 in 2024, and in 2024 157 babies received the name — 3,432 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Chava in US records

First recorded (US)
1951
Best US rank
#1415 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Chava in 2024
157
Total since 1880
3,432

Chava in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1666 in 1997
Babies named Chava in 2025
15
Total since 1996
227

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Chava mean?

The meaning of Chava is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Chava a boy or girl name?

Chava is a girl name. In 2024, 157 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Chava?

Chava comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Chava?

Chava first appears in US records in 1951. Its best-ever ranking was #1415 in 2024, and 157 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].