Chaya name meaning
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What does Chaya mean?
Preeminent Chaya mainly is used in Bengali, Kannada, English, Marathi, Hebrew, Oriya, Tamil, Hindi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Telugu and Sanskrit, meaning of Chaya is "Alive, Living or Shadow" given to both genders has its origin in Hebrew.
How do I pronounce Chaya?
The proper pronunciation of one syllabled Chaya is KH-EYE-ah. There should be emphasis on first KH syllable while speaking. cha-ya is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.
Variants of Chaya
Chaia, Kaija, Kaja, Kaya, Kaijah, Caja, Kai, Kajsa, Kaea
How popular is the name Chaya?
Chaya is common in United States where over 12312 new-borns have been given the name since 1947. Currently peaking at the charts, it ranked 640th when 461 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.
Chaya is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 700 names. In 2002, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 667 on girl names chart when 42 babies were named Chaya.
Over 746 babies in England and Wales have been named Chaya.
Chaya is an uncommon baby name in France, in use since 1986, peaked in 1992 when it ranked 2662nd. Also, it appeared first time in 2000 on baby girl names list of Belgium.
But Chaya is a popular baby name in India where every 1 in 20000 have the name. As per our findings, over 80000 babies have been bestowed Chaya around the globe.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 606 | 488 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 602 | 494 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 653 | 453 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 662 | 433 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 660 | 440 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 635 | 469 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 690 | 422 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 706 | 405 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 740 | 379 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 681 | 416 |
Facts
Chaya in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 5 | 5 | 159 | 76 |
Numerological aspects of Chaya
You want to be in control of your life and emotions. You are the mover and shaker of the world. You are always open to experience something new. You want to achieve great things in life but without much effort. You only need the right ones to be content in life. And you are right. You don't like to be told what to do, nor boss around. Having letter A as your capstone reveals how you look at life and other people.
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- Adalia - Meaning of Adalia is Yahweh is Just used for both boys and girls and originated from Hebrew is used chiefly in English
- Ezra - Principally used in Danish, Norwegian and French durable and acclaimed, Ezra has its origin in Hebrew and a gender insensitive name, meaning of Ezra is "Help God is Help, (God Is) Help or God's Help". Frequently Used name Ezra managed to bag 59th position on list of baby boy names in 2018 in United States
- Anula is used especially in Telugu, Sanskrit and Malayalam, Anula means "Not Wild or Gentle" and of Hebrew origin is bestowed upon baby girls
- Cidonio - Meaning of Cidonio is Originating In Sidon came from Hebrew and is mostly used in Portuguese
- Carmya - Unfamiliar and Modernistic Carmya is originated from Hebrew, Carmya means "Song" and is especially used in English is used for girls
Sibling Names for Chaya
Chaya is a beautiful name that means "life" in Hebrew. If you're considering this name for your baby girl, you might also be interested in finding sibling names that complement Chaya's unique sound and meaning. Here are some options to consider:
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For a brother
Famous people named Chaya
- Chaya Mushka Schneerson, wife of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson
- Chaya Czernowin, composer
- Chaya Arbel, Israeli composer
- Chaya Singh, Indian actress
- Chayan Sarkar in The Sleeping Warrior as Producer
- Chayanne in Dance with Me as Actor
Lists having Chaya
- Boys names beginning with C
- Girls names beginning with C
- Hebrew Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Hindi Baby Names
- Sanskrit Baby Names
- Bengali Baby Names
- Gujarati Baby Names
- Kannada Baby Names
- Malayalam Baby Names
- Marathi Baby Names
- Tamil Baby Names
- Telugu Baby Names
- Indian Baby Names
- Popular English Girl Names
- Baby Names that mean Alive
- Baby Names that mean Living
- Baby Names that mean Beauty
- Baby Names that mean Life
- Baby Names that mean Animal
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls