Chae
Pronunciation: [ ch-EYE ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Chae first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 148 babies have been named Chae in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chae is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,995 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,995
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Chae is also used as a girl name, ranked #35021.
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Old English origin
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Arabic origin
"one who arrives, one who attains"
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Latin folk etymology origin
"dark one, man from the dark sea"
#13,888 in US
Old Norse kubbr via English origin
"young bear, young animal"
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Germanic origin
"bold voyager; brave in journey"
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About the Name Chae
Chae is a boy name .
Is Chae a boy or girl name? Chae is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,995 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #35,021. Chae is more commonly used as a boy name.
Chae is currently ranked #13,995 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Chae include Charles, Chase, Charlie, Chance, Chaim . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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