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Haim
♂ Boy
Pronounced HY-eem /ˈhaɪ.im/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Chaim — from the Hebrew chayyim, 'life'Low
In 30 seconds: Life: Haim spells Chaim. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'HY-eem').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Chaim — from the Hebrew chayyim, 'life'
U.S. rank (2024)#9270 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 144
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Haim is a spelling of Chaim — from the Hebrew chayyim, 'life'. A crisp, classic name (said 'HY-eem').
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare in this form, life at the root, and crisp.
Did you know? Chaim means 'life' in Hebrew — Haim is a spelling, crisp and meaningful (said 'HY-eem').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Chaim — Hebrew etymology
Variations
ChaimHayimHaym
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Haim mean?
Haim spells Chaim — Hebrew 'life'.
How do you pronounce Haim?
It's said HY-eem /ˈhaɪ.im/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Haim a boy or girl name?
Haim is a boy's name.
How popular is Haim?
Haim is a very rare name in the U.S.