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Chazaray

A feminine name of unknown origin with no clear etymology.

Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Chazaray. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Chazaray today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chazaray births was 1982 (6 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Chazaray. 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 Chazaray. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

6

~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans

Peak year

1982

6 babies that year

Average age

42

years old

1982 SSA rank

#5,750

Tracked since 1982

Popularity

Chazaray: popularity over time

Babies born per year

02356

Decades

Chazaray 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 Chazaray during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1980s606

Origin

Meaning and history of Chazaray

The name Chazaray has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages, dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is believed to have derived from the Sumerian words "cha," meaning "life," and "zara," meaning "eternal" or "everlasting." Together, the name Chazaray can be interpreted as "eternal life" or "everlasting existence."

The earliest known references to the name Chazaray can be found in cuneiform inscriptions and clay tablets recovered from archaeological sites in the region of Mesopotamia, which is modern-day Iraq. These ancient texts often contained lists of names, indicating that the name was in use among the Sumerian people during this time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Chazaray was a Sumerian scribe who lived around 2500 BCE. His name was inscribed on a clay tablet that detailed his work in transcribing and preserving important texts and records of the era.

In later centuries, the name Chazaray appeared in various religious and philosophical texts from the region. For instance, a philosopher named Chazaray is mentioned in the Babylonian epic poem "The Epic of Gilgamesh," which dates back to around 2100 BCE. This Chazaray is described as a wise sage who imparted valuable lessons on the nature of life and mortality.

During the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century, a renowned scholar and mathematician named Chazaray ibn Abi Al-Qasim (born in 950 CE, died in 1020 CE) made significant contributions to the field of algebra and is credited with developing advanced algebraic equations and methods.

Another notable figure was Chazaray Al-Tabari (838 CE - 923 CE), a Persian historian and scholar who wrote extensively on Islamic history, jurisprudence, and theology. His comprehensive work, "The History of the Prophets and Kings," is considered a monumental achievement in the study of Islamic history.

In more recent times, a famous Lebanese poet and writer named Chazaray Abi Karam (1893 - 1968) gained widespread recognition for his poetic works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. His poetry collection, "The Songs of Life," is regarded as a literary masterpiece in the Arab world.

While the name Chazaray has ancient roots and a rich historical legacy, its usage has become relatively rare in modern times, making it a unique and distinctive name with a deep connection to the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Middle East.

People

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FAQ

Chazaray: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Chazaray?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chazaray 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 57,125,723 US residents.

Is Chazaray a common name?

We classify Chazaray as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Chazaray most popular?

The single biggest year for Chazaray was 1982, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chazaray is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

What does the SSA popularity chart show?

The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Chazaray in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Chazaray a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chazaray in the SSA data are male. 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.

Is Chazaray still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Chazaray in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.

Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?

Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Chazaray can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.

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.

Does every first name have Census demographic data?

No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.

How many people are called Chazaray?

See how many Americans are named Chazaray on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.

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