Life
Derived from the Hebrew word 'chai', this name represents the vital essence of life and living. It is a deeply symbolic name in Jewish culture, often given to express gratitude for life or as an additional name to encourage recovery from illness.
Less common today
Chayim isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,489 in 1993.
American-Jewish author of 'The Chosen'
First President of Israel and a renowned chemist
Expressionist painter of the School of Paris
Oscar-nominated actor known for 'Fiddler on the Roof'
Sixth President of Israel and British-born general
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
