The baby name Chaba is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced CHA-bah (IPA: /ˈtʃɑːbə/; Thai: /tɕaː.baː/).
Chaba is Thai in Origin.
The baby name Chaba is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced CHA-bah (IPA: /ˈtʃɑːbə/; Thai: /tɕaː.baː/).
Chaba is Thai in Origin.
Chaba is a multicultural given name with distinct origins. In Thai (ชบา), it is a feminine choice meaning “hibiscus,” the showy tropical flower, and is used both as a full given name and as a familiar nickname. In Hungarian contexts, Chaba functions as an alternate transliteration of Csaba, a long‑standing masculine name of debated Turkic origin, most often glossed as “shepherd” or “gift.” In both traditions the common pronunciation is roughly “CHA-bah.”
Use varies by region: in Thailand it aligns with a popular trend for nature and floral names, while in Hungary (as Csaba) it has been recorded since the national name revivals of the 19th century and is tied to the legend of Prince Csaba, son of Attila the Hun, a culture-hero among Székely Hungarians. Variants and forms include Csaba (standard), Csabi (diminutive), and Chabaa. Not to be confused with Hebrew Chava (Eve).
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | 0 | #19 | 1 | 960 | |
| HT | Boys | 0 | #34 | 1 | 903 |
| MV | Girls | 0 | #35 | 1 | 2,021 |
| OM | 0 | #120 | 2 | 6,215 | |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #150 | 5 | 4,685 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #444 | 2 | 8,339 | |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #498 | 2 | 7,625 |
| LY | 0 | #557 | 3 | 12,703 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #573 | 3 | 12,054 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #696 | 5 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #784 | 2 | 12,213 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #819 | 8 | 15,093 |
| DZ | 0 | #828 | 358 | 20,130 | |
| TN | 0 | #858 | 8 | 13,765 | |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #940 | 12 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #941 | 42 | 16,355 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| MA | 0 | #987 | 142 | 20,986 | |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,066 | 13 | 16,140 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,125 | 17 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,146 | 33 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,264 | 4 | 17,781 |
Chaba is popular in 30 countries — most recent births per country:
Did we miss something about this name? Let us know!