Chaya

Chaya 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 502 girls in the United States.

Chaya at a glance

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

About the name Chaya

Chaya 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, Chaya first appears in Social Security records in 1947. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #594 in 2022, and in 2024 502 babies received the name — 15,170 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Chaya in US records

First recorded (US)
1947
Best US rank
#594 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Chaya in 2024
502
Total since 1880
15,170

Chaya in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#657 in 2023
Babies named Chaya in 2025
52
Total since 1996
1,060

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Chaya mean?

The meaning of Chaya 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 Chaya a boy or girl name?

Chaya is a girl name. In 2024, 502 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Chaya?

Chaya comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Chaya?

Chaya first appears in US records in 1947. Its best-ever ranking was #594 in 2022, and 502 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].