Chara vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chara

Girl #36,197 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #36,197
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Cha, Chy, Chie

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Shena Marshella Smita Felina

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Charlotte

Girl #4 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,552
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Charlie, Lotte, Char

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Popularity Comparison

Chara Rank #36,197

Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #36197 for Chara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Charlotte ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chara or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Chara at #36197 in the United States.

What do Chara and Charlotte mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Chara and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Chara is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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