Chabely
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Spanish.
Name Census estimates that about 61 living Americans carry the first name Chabely. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chabely today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chabely births was 1995 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chabely. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Chabely. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
61
~ 1 in 5,618,924 Americans
Peak year
1995
13 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2002 SSA rank
#15,906
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Chabely: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chabely from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 53 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chabely by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Chabely during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Chabelys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Chabely
The given name Chabely is a relatively modern feminine name that appears to have originated in Latin America, particularly in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries. While its exact etymology is somewhat uncertain, it is believed to be a combination of the Spanish words "chabel" and "bella," meaning "beautiful" and "beautiful," respectively.
There is little historical evidence of the name being used in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, some scholars suggest that it may have been influenced by the Arabic name "Shafila," which means "healing" or "curative." This potential connection could indicate that the name Chabely may have been derived from an earlier Arabic or Islamic root.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Chabely date back to the late 20th century, and it seems to have gained popularity in the Hispanic community, particularly in the United States and Latin American countries. While not a particularly common name, it has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Chabely was Chabely Flores, a Mexican-American actress and model born in 1985. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series" and "Sangre de mi Tierra."
Another notable person with the name Chabely is Chabely Ruiz, a Venezuelan actress and model born in 1992. She has appeared in several telenovelas and has also worked as a television host and presenter.
In the field of sports, Chabely Santamaría is a notable figure. She is a Mexican professional volleyball player who has represented her country in various international competitions, including the Pan American Games and the FIVB World Grand Prix.
Chabely Reyes is a Mexican singer and songwriter born in 1989. She has released several albums and singles, primarily in the regional Mexican genre, and has gained popularity in her home country and among Hispanic audiences in the United States.
Lastly, Chabely Pareja is a Peruvian writer and journalist born in 1981. She has authored several books and has been recognized for her contributions to Peruvian literature and journalism.
While the name Chabely may not have a long historical record, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly among Hispanic communities, and has been borne by several notable individuals in various fields, including entertainment, sports, and literature.
People
Chabely + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chabely as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chabely: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chabely?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 61 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chabely going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,618,924 US residents.
Is Chabely a common name?
We classify Chabely as "Very Rare". It ranks above 57.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 63 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chabely most popular?
The single biggest year for Chabely was 1995, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chabely is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Chabely a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chabely in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.