Chaya
girl name#587 in 2025Chaya entered the US charts in 1947, peaked at #587 in 2025, ranks #587 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1947–2025
#587
rank today
#587
peak (2025)
499
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3917 |
| 1950s | #2542 |
| 1960s | #2374 |
| 1970s | #1434 |
| 1980s | #992 |
| 1990s | #897 |
| 2000s | #746 |
| 2010s | #695 |
| 2020s | #615 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Chaya has been most popular in NY, NJ, FL.
Living bearers
About 15,500 people named Chaya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Chaya alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chaya in 2025?
- Chaya ranks #587 among US girl names in 2025, with 499 babies given the name.
- When was the name Chaya most popular?
- Chaya peaked in 2025, reaching #587 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Chaya with classmates?
- Chaya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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