Aaliyah vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaliyah

Girl #93 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ascending, going up"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African American Muslim American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#93
Total SSA Count
2,703
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Lee, Liyah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aaliyah Rank #93
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #93 for Aaliyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aaliyah ___

  • Aaliyah Rose
  • Aaliyah Grace
  • Aaliyah Marie
  • Aaliyah Jade
  • Aaliyah Simone
  • Aaliyah Nicole

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aaliyah or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Aaliyah at #93 in the United States.

What do Aaliyah and Charlotte mean?

Aaliyah means "ascending, going up" (Arabic origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Aaliyah and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Aaliyah is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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