Mayan 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

Popularity Comparison

Mayan Rank #6,075
Chai Rank #5,960

Chai is more popular, ranked #5960 vs #6075 for Mayan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayan or Chai more popular?

Chai is more popular, ranked #5960 compared to Mayan at #6075 in the United States.

What do Mayan and Chai mean?

Mayan means "spring of water, water gift" (Hebrew origin). Chai means "life, alive" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mayan and Chai boy or girl names?

Mayan is primarily a boy name. Chai is primarily a boy name.

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