Anais vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anais

Girl #854 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, merciful"

Origin: Hebrew via Anna

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Catalan Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#854
Total SSA Count
315
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ana, Annie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Anais Rank #854
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #854 for Anais.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anais ___

  • Anais Claire
  • Anais Marie
  • Anais Louise
  • Anais Elise
  • Anais Belle
  • Anais Vivienne

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 Anais

Celine Simone Juliette Isabelle Etienne

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anais or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Anais at #854 in the United States.

What do Anais and Charlotte mean?

Anais means "grace, merciful" (Hebrew via Anna origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Anais and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Anais is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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