Carlota vs Maira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlota

Girl #2,796 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman, free person"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian Mexican Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,796
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Carly, Lota, Lottie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Maira

Girl #2,752 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Irish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,752
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Carlota Rank #2,796
Maira Rank #2,752

Maira is more popular, ranked #2752 vs #2796 for Carlota.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carlota ___

  • Carlota Maria
  • Carlota Isabel
  • Carlota Sofia
  • Carlota Valentina
  • Carlota Luna
  • Carlota Elena

Maira ___

  • Maira Sofia
  • Maira Elena
  • Maira Isabel
  • Maira Grace
  • Maira Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carlota

Rodrigo Mateo Isabella Valentina Alejandro

If you choose Maira

Lucia Camila Valentina Diego Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlota or Maira more popular?

Maira is more popular, ranked #2752 compared to Carlota at #2796 in the United States.

What do Carlota and Maira mean?

Carlota means "free woman, free person" (Germanic origin). Maira means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carlota and Maira boy or girl names?

Carlota is primarily a girl name. Maira is primarily a girl name.

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