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Etham vs Chai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chai

Boy #5,960 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"life, alive"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew Indian (via tea culture)

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,960
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Etham Rank #5,868
Chai Rank #5,960

Etham is more popular, ranked #5868 vs #5960 for Chai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Etham or Chai more popular?

Etham is more popular, ranked #5868 compared to Chai at #5960 in the United States.

What do Etham and Chai mean?

Etham means "border of the sea, with them" (Hebrew origin). Chai means "life, alive" (Hebrew origin).

Are Etham and Chai boy or girl names?

Etham is primarily a boy name. Chai is primarily a boy name.

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