Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Chaya

Chaya is the female equivalent of Chaim, from the Hebrew “chayyim” (חַיִּים) meaning “life”. The “Ch” consonant pronunciation is similar to that of Chanukah in Hebrew. Dating back to the Middle Ages, the names Hyam or Chaim were added to a person’s name during a period of serious illness as a prayer-like effort to restore health. In other words, Chaim was believed to promise health for the name bearer. Consider the familiar Hebrew toast “L’Chaim” (i.e., “To life!”) which is derived from the same place. The female version of Chaim is Chaya. Both names are mostly used by Jewish parents.

All About the Baby Name – Chaya

Personality

OF THE GIRL NAME CHAYA

The Number 2 personality in numerology is all about cooperation and balance. It's the number of diplomats and mediators. They are not leaders, but strive rather for harmony in partnerships. These are the peacemakers. Equality and fairness are important in their dealings, and they are willing to share power and responsibility to achieve a harmonious outcome. This personality is calm and patient, waiting for things to evolve instead of pushing aggressively for an outcome. They are good-natured and easy-going, and care deeply on an emotional and spiritual plane. Twos appreciate beauty and nature and are intent on making the world a better place.

Popularity

OF THE GIRL NAME CHAYA

Chaya did not come into circulation in the United States until the early 1980s and in the past few decades the name has only advanced only slightly up the charts. Unlike the masculine version Chaim, Chaya has a little more crossover appeal and is likely used outside of the Jewish American community as much as in it. This “life”-affirming name is an understated beauty and a hidden gem. Chaya has never been overused and is therefore quite original.

Quick Facts

ON CHAYA

GENDER:

Girl

ORIGIN:

Hebrew

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

704

PRONUNCIATION:

KYE-uh

SIMPLE MEANING:

Life

Characteristics

OF CHAYA

Cooperative

Considerate

Compassionate

Nurturing

Sensitive

Patient

Loving

Kind

Gracious

Balanced

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Chaya

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OF THE BABY NAME CHAYA

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ON CHAYA

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Famous People

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NAMED CHAYA

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME CHAYA

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