What origin is the name Chai?

Chai comes from Hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Chai?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Chai — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Chai

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Chai

Chai

Boy

Hebrew & Biblical

1 syllable

Chai is a Hebrew boy's name meaning "Life.".

With Hebrew roots, Chai is a boy name that means "Life.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Life.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Chai

What does Chai mean?

Chai is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Life.".

How popular is Chai?

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