Chaim
Pronunciation: [ h-EYE-ihm ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Chaim first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 6 babies have been named Chaim in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chaim is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,912 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #32,912
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Chaim
Chaim is a girl name .
Is Chaim a boy or girl name? Chaim is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #32,912 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #694. Chaim is more commonly used as a boy name.
Chaim is currently ranked #32,912 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Chaim include Cha, Chy, Chie, and Chakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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