Chai
chai
US Popularity:10001
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Alive, living
Chai is a masculine name of Hebrew origin and a form of Chaim with a visceral, enriching quality. Igniting the senses in one breath, Chai's short and sweet nature conjures images of the fragrant Indian tea. It may come as no surprise then for those infatuated with the restorative drink that Chai means "living" or "alive." A name bursting with energy like this is certainly hard to resist, much like the gorgeous spiced tea!
Chai Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Chai is currently #10001 in U.S. births
Boy:Chai is currently #8348 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#8348
in 2023
+ 775
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 363
Behind the Name, Chaim (1), August 2018
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