Chaia

Girl name

Chaia has been given to 60 babies in the U.S. since 1982. It peaked in 1997.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1997 (10 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1982

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Chaia — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Chayagirl

15,684 babies since 1947

Chanagirl

13,921 babies since 1944

Chaimboy

12,078 babies since 1942

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Chaia.

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FAQ

How popular is the name Chaia?

Chaia has been given to 60 babies in the U.S. since 1982. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Chaia peak?

Chaia peaked in 1997, when 10 babies were given the name.

Is Chaia a girl or boy name?

Chaia is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Chaia are girls).

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