Chaya is a Hebrew name that means "life" or "living", the feminine counterpart of Chaim, and is pronounced with a guttural KH sound at the start. It is a traditional choice in Orthodox Jewish families, often paired with a second name such as Chaya Sara or Chaya Mushka. Chaya has been in the US top 1000 every year since 2000, when it ranked number 774, and reached number 588 in 2025, its best rank so far.