Chava
From Hebrew חַוָּה (khavá, “Eve”).
Every Chava since 1951 — 3,552 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chava
Chava is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,737 in 2025 with 117 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 3,552 American babies have been named Chava. Its peak came in 2024, when 160 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Chava stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chava year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 117 | #1,737 |
| 2024 | 160 | #1,399 |
| 2023 | 120 | #1,713 |
| 2022 | 151 | #1,465 |
| 2021 | 114 | #1,782 |
| 2020 | 110 | #1,795 |
| 2019 | 95 | #2,014 |
| 2018 | 98 | #1,999 |
| 2017 | 99 | #1,994 |
| 2016 | 112 | #1,842 |
| 2015 | 95 | #2,062 |
| 2014 | 82 | #2,273 |
| 2013 | 97 | #2,005 |
| 2012 | 98 | #1,985 |
| 2011 | 98 | #2,001 |
| 2010 | 95 | #2,078 |
| 2009 | 87 | #2,247 |
| 2008 | 84 | #2,322 |
| 2007 | 95 | #2,119 |
| 2006 | 79 | #2,379 |
| 2005 | 72 | #2,438 |
| 2004 | 69 | #2,450 |
| 2003 | 72 | #2,326 |
| 2002 | 55 | #2,753 |
| 2001 | 59 | #2,573 |
| 2000 | 47 | #2,987 |
| 1995 | 43 | #2,796 |
| 1990 | 45 | #2,607 |
| 1985 | 35 | #2,715 |
| 1980 | 26 | #3,232 |
| 1975 | 18 | #3,655 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,463 |
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Famous people named Chava
- Chava Alberstein Singer · b. 1946
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chava mean?
From Hebrew חַוָּה (khavá, “Eve”).
How popular is the name Chava in 2025?
Chava ranked #1,737 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 117 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chava?
3,552 babies have been named Chava in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chava most popular?
Chava peaked in 2024, when 160 newborns received the name.
Is Chava a boy or girl name?
Chava is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chava rising or falling?
Chava is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Chava?
Well-known people named Chava include Chava Alberstein (singer).