Chaim

Meaning of Chaim

The name Chaim means "life." It's a wish for a long and healthy existence.

Chaim has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Chaim

Chaim is climbing again, up to #666 in 2025 from #694 in 2024 after peaking at #607 in 2022.

Notable people named Chaim

• Chaim Topol
  Israeli actor, played Tevye
• Chaim Weizmann
  First President of Israel
• Chaim Potok
  Bestselling American novelist, rabbi
• Chaim Soutine
  Expressionist painter, Lithuanian-French
• Chaim Kanievsky
  Prominent Israeli Haredi rabbi

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Questions about the name Chaim

What does the name Chaim mean?

Chaim means the name chaim means "life." it's a wish for a long and healthy existence, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Chaim a boy's or a girl's name?

Chaim is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Chaim?

In 2025, Chaim ranked #666 for boys, up from #694 the year before.

When was Chaim most popular?

Chaim peaked at #607 in 2022.