Chaim is a Hebrew male given name, which means 'life'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'chayim', itself plural of 'chay', meaning 'life'. In Jewish culture, Chaim is often used as an abbreviation for the full name Chaim ben David (meaning 'Chaim son of David'), indicating that the person is a descendant of King David. The name has been popular among Ashkenazi Jews and has been borne by several notable figures in Jewish history.
"Chaim was quite popular as a baby name in 1985 with six newborns being named thus."