How do you pronounce Chaim?

Chaim is pronounced KHY-im;HY-im.

What is the origin of Chaim?

Chaim is of Hebrew origin, from Jewish culture.

Boy name Hebrew origin Jewish tradition

KHY-im;HY-im · 5 letters · 1 syllables

What it means

Life

Language

Hebrew

Culture

Jewish

Religion

Jewish

Style era

modern

Themes

Jewish · biblical

2024 rank#694

2024 births388

Peak year2022

First appeared1942

Total US births11,647

Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.

Alternate spellings

HyamHyman

In other languages

Chaim (Hebrew)

Names that pair well with Chaim for brothers and sisters.

Similar in sound, meaning, or feel.

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