Chai vs Lijah

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 #5,952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew (from Elijah)

Hebrew English American

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Chai Rank #5,960

Lijah Rank #5,952

Lijah is more popular, ranked #5952 vs #5960 for Chai.

Is Chai or Lijah more popular?

Lijah is more popular, ranked #5952 compared to Chai at #5960 in the United States.

What do Chai and Lijah mean?

Chai means "life, alive" (Hebrew origin). Lijah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew (from Elijah) origin).

Are Chai and Lijah boy or girl names?

Chai is primarily a boy name. Lijah is primarily a boy name.