Chayim is a Hebrew given name that means "life". It is often used as a boys' name, but can also be given to girls. This name has been popular among Jewish families for centuries and is often chosen by parents who wish to bestow upon their child the blessing of living a long and fulfilling life. Chayim is a short and simple name, making it easy to pronounce and spell in various languages. It is also a name with significant cultural and religious significance, as it is associated with the Hebrew phrase "Chayim l'chol bashar" which means "life for all flesh". This name can be spelled in different ways such as Chaim or Khayim but the meaning remains the same.
The name Chayim has seen varied popularity over the years, with peaks in recent times. The highest number of births recorded was 9 in 2016 and again 8 in both 2022 and 2023. However, it's clear that the name's popularity is quite fluctuating, as there were also years with only 5 births. Overall, there have been a total of 133 births since 1975.