Chay Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationCHAY / /ʧeɪ/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God is gracious; English: a variant of the name Jay
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Chay has Hebrew origins, often associated with the meaning of life or living. In Jewish culture, the name is sometimes linked to the word 'chai,' which symbolizes life. It has also been adopted in English-speaking countries as a modern name variant.
Trend Summary
Chay has seen a rise in popularity as a modern name choice in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Chai
- Jay
International Variants
- Chay (English)
- Chai (Hebrew)
Famous people named Chay
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Fictional characters named Chay
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Chay was first seen in the United States in 1972. Chay has ranked as high as #1224 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Chay has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Chay (1986)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2016 | 8 |