Ailey vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ailey

Girl #5,621 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay meadow, grassy clearing"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

Cultural Roots

American African American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,621
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ail, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ailey Rank #5,621
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5621 for Ailey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ailey ___

  • Ailey Rose
  • Ailey Mae
  • Ailey Grace
  • Ailey Jean
  • Ailey Dawn
  • Ailey Faith

Charlotte ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ailey

Riley Bailey Harlow Avery Nola

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ailey or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ailey at #5621 in the United States.

What do Ailey and Charlotte mean?

Ailey means "hay meadow, grassy clearing" (Old English/Scottish origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Ailey and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Ailey is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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