Chai vs Ami

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chai

Boy #5,960 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"life, alive"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Hebrew Indian (via tea culture)

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Boy #6,047 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"my people"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish French Japanese

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Chai Rank #5,960

Ami Rank #6,047

Chai is more popular, ranked #5960 vs #6047 for Ami.

Is Chai or Ami more popular?

Chai is more popular, ranked #5960 compared to Ami at #6047 in the United States.

What do Chai and Ami mean?

Chai means "life, alive" (Hebrew origin). Ami means "my people" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chai and Ami boy or girl names?

Chai is primarily a boy name. Ami is primarily a boy name.