Chai vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chai

Boy #5,960 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"life, alive"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Hebrew Indian (via tea culture)

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

✓ All Clear

Chai Rank #5,960

Yichen Rank #3,807

Yichen is more popular, ranked #3807 vs #5960 for Chai.

Is Chai or Yichen more popular?

Yichen is more popular, ranked #3807 compared to Chai at #5960 in the United States.

What do Chai and Yichen mean?

Chai means "life, alive" (Hebrew origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Chai and Yichen boy or girl names?

Chai is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.