Chai vs Dagim

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

Chai Rank #5,960
Dagim Rank #5,811

Dagim is more popular, ranked #5811 vs #5960 for Chai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chai ___

  • Chai Benjamin
  • Chai Aaron
  • Chai Daniel
  • Chai James
  • Chai Noah
  • Chai Eli

Dagim ___

  • Dagim Solomon
  • Dagim Abel
  • Dagim Elijah
  • Dagim Michael
  • Dagim Daniel
  • Dagim Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Lev Ari Noa Shira Eden

If you choose Dagim

Biruk Yonas Mihret Selam Amir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chai or Dagim more popular?

Dagim is more popular, ranked #5811 compared to Chai at #5960 in the United States.

What do Chai and Dagim mean?

Chai means "life, alive" (Hebrew origin). Dagim means "fish, abundance" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chai and Dagim boy or girl names?

Chai is primarily a boy name. Dagim is primarily a boy name.

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