Chava
ch(a)-va
US Popularity:3126
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Life
Chava is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, meaning “life.” It is the Hebrew form of Eve—the first woman created by God in the Hebrew Bible—which itself means “living.” Chava is derived from the Hebrew chavvâh, meaning “to breathe” or “living,” making this Biblical name a befitting moniker for welcoming new life to the world.
Chava Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Chava is currently #3183 on The Bump
Girl:Chava is currently #2152 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Chava is currently #3126 in U.S. births
Girl:Chava is currently #1704 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1704
in 2023
- 242
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Chava, May 2020
Behind the Name, Eve, April 2021
Name Doctor, Chava
Britannica, Adam and Eve. biblical figures, April 2024
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 107
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