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Chaim

male

Meaning

"Life"

A central Hebrew name meaning life, Chaim is common in Jewish communities and often used to express wishes for vitality and longevity.

Biblical

Popularity History of Chaim

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#694Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#694

Chaim was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-65

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Chaim Nicknames

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Chai
Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Chaim

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew
Syllables1
Length5 letters

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