Rising since 1992, #1,733 for girls today.
Popularity of Chava since 1951
Babies named Chava per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 57 |
| 1970s | 213 |
| 1980s | 372 |
| 1990s | 433 |
| 2000s | 719 |
| 2010s | 969 |
| 2020s | 772 |
Meaning & origin
Chava, the Hebrew form of Eve, has been steadily rising in the United States since 1992, with its peak year recorded in 2024. In 2025, it ranked 1,733 and was given to approximately 1 in 13,737 baby girls. The name is most popular in New Jersey and New York, reflecting its strong ties to Jewish communities. Its trajectory over the past three decades suggests a growing appreciation for this ancient name, which carries a profound meaning of life.
Chava is the Hebrew form of Eve, derived from the Hebrew word 'chavah' meaning 'to breathe' or 'to live.' In the Hebrew Bible, Chava (Eve) is the first woman, created from Adam's rib. The name has been used consistently among Jewish communities, particularly in Israel and the diaspora, and has seen a modest revival in English-speaking countries.
Where Chava is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Chava” around the world
Where Chava lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chavi, Chip
Sibling names for Chava
Names that share Chava's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Noa, Maya, Talia, Shira, Leah, Gitty, Baila, Blima, Bracha, Faigy, Malky, Nechama, Raizy, Rivky, Rochel, Shaindy, Yehudis, Basya, Bayla, Brucha, Esty, Fraidy, Menucha, Mushka, Perel, Pessy, Rifka, Rifky, Shaindel, Tzipporah, Tzirel, Blimie, Breindel, Ettel, Faige, Gitel, Mindel, Raizel, Ruchama, Sheina, Shterna, Shulamis, Tzippy, Yitta, Zissel, Fruma, Devory, Feiga, Frimy, Nechuma, Yittel
Brothers: Eli, Ari, Noam, Yosef, David, Menachem, Shmuel, Tzvi, Yaakov, Yisroel, Yitzchok, Avrohom, Binyomin, Mendy, Shlomo, Shulem, Yechiel, Yitzchak, Alter, Avrum, Bentzion, Cheskel, Chesky, Hersh, Hershy, Leib, Moishe, Nachman, Naftoli, Nosson, Pinchos, Shloime, Shloma, Shmiel, Shneur, Berish, Duvid, Elchonon, Fishel, Kalman, Leibish, Meilech, Michoel, Moishy, Mordche, Nachum, Nesanel, Nuchem, Schneur, Shlome, Yanky, Yechezkel, Yerachmiel, Yidel, Yochanan, Zalman, Avrumi, Avrumy, Berel, Boruch, Eliyohu, Kalmen, Meshulem, Nachmen, Naftula, Nochum, Pesach, Shloima, Shloimy, Shlomie, Sruly, Yitzhak, Yossef
