Chay
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Chay first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 375 babies have been named Chay in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chay is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,057 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,057
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Chay is also used as a girl name, ranked #47215.
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About the Name Chay
Chay is a boy name .
Is Chay a boy or girl name? Chay is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,057 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #47,215. Chay is more commonly used as a boy name.
Chay is currently ranked #11,057 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Chay include Charles, Chase, Charlie, Chance, Chaim . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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