Alana vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alana

Girl #143 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"harmony, peaceful, beautiful"

Origin: Celtic Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English Hawaiian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,054
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lana, Ali, Allie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alana Rank #143
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #143 for Alana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alana ___

  • Alana Grace
  • Alana Marie
  • Alana Rose
  • Alana Faith
  • Alana Jane
  • Alana Claire

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 Alana

Fiona Sienna Declan Liam Brynn

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alana or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Alana at #143 in the United States.

What do Alana and Charlotte mean?

Alana means "harmony, peaceful, beautiful" (Celtic Irish origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Alana and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Alana is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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