Alani vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alani

Girl #178 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"orange tree"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#178
Total SSA Count
1,697
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lani, Ali

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alani Rank #178
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #178 for Alani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alani ___

  • Alani Rose
  • Alani Mae
  • Alani Grace
  • Alani Jean
  • Alani Skye
  • Alani Pearl

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 Alani

Kai Noa Leilani Malia Keanu

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alani or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Alani at #178 in the United States.

What do Alani and Charlotte mean?

Alani means "orange tree" (Hawaiian origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Alani and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Alani is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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