Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Life, Crooked
Pronunciation: khyme, /xaɪm/, HH AY IH M
Popularity Rank: #21,731
Derived from the Hebrew word 'Chayyim' which means 'life'. It is often used in Jewish culture as a reminder of the importance of life and living it to the fullest.
The name Chaim is of Hebrew origin and means Life, Crooked. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Chaim is commonly found in Israel, United States of America, Palestine, and 35 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: khyme
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /xaɪm/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH AY IH M
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Chaim is recorded 1,851 times globally, ranking it as the 21,731th most common name worldwide.
Chaim is most prevalent in Israel, with 602 occurrences, making it the 1,230th most popular name in the country.
In Israel, the name Chaim is found among 1 in every 538 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | #1,230 | 1 : 538 |
| United States of America | #4,917 | 1 : 3,533 |
| Palestine | #1,926 | 1 : 1,177 |
| Morocco | #5,565 | 1 : 6,305 |
| Netherlands | #6,384 | 1 : 6,323 |
| United Kingdom | #11,025 | 1 : 12,459 |
| Canada | #9,205 | 1 : 11,175 |
| France | #29,164 | 1 : 54,333 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Chaim from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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