Chai vs Chong

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 #31,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lofty, sublime"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Korean Vietnamese Hmong

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Chai Rank #5,960

Chong Rank #31,507

Chai is more popular, ranked #5960 vs #31507 for Chong.

Is Chai or Chong more popular?

Chai is more popular, ranked #5960 compared to Chong at #31507 in the United States.

What do Chai and Chong mean?

Chai means "life, alive" (Hebrew origin). Chong means "lofty, sublime" (Chinese origin).

Are Chai and Chong boy or girl names?

Chai is primarily a boy name. Chong is primarily a boy name.