Chaya \cha-ya\ as a girl's name is pronounced CHYE-ah. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Chaya is "life". Feminine of Chaim. Also a Spanish short form for names ending in -ario.

For more information, see also related names Chava and Hava.

Baby names that sound like Chaya are Shaya, Cha-, Chiyo, Shaye and Shay. Other similar baby names are Chana, Chanya, Chara, Chayka, Chayan and Chaba.