Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Chaya Updated December 5, 2025 by Jennifer M. Chaya Gender: Female Origin: Hebrew Meaning: Life ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Chaya? The name Chaya is primarily a female name of Hebrew origin that means Life. Pronounced "KAI-ya"People who like the name Chaya also like: Eva, Talia, Chavi, Aria, Chaia, Anaya, Maya, Caleb, Isaac, Gabriel, Adam, Liam, Isaiah, Cole Names like Chaya: Chiyoye, Caia, Cy, Chaos, Cache, Chizu, Ces, Chickoa, Chas, Cho, Chuck, Cass, Case, Chuchau, Cassie, Choi, Chico, Chess, Chikao, Cassius, Coaxoch, Chikako, Cissy, Cook, Cai, Chiyoko, Chasca, Cashi, Chika, Chus Stats for the Name Chaya Chaya is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Chaya is currently #599 in U.S. births