A Hebrew name derived from חַיִּים (chayim), meaning 'life'. In use since the Middle Ages and popular among Jewish families; its feminine form is Chaya.
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How it ages.
A name with deep meaning and a long-standing place in Jewish naming tradition; distinctive rather than common.
The cultural moment.
Chaim is rare worldwide: last ranked #666 in the United States in 2025, #976 in England & Wales in 2025, and #24 in Israel in 2024.