Charlette vs Janaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charlette

Girl #2,972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman, feminine form of Charles"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,972
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Charlie, Char, Lettie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Janaya

Girl #2,939 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via American

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,939
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Naya, Jay, Jana

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlette Rank #2,972
Janaya Rank #2,939

Janaya is more popular, ranked #2939 vs #2972 for Charlette.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlette ___

  • Charlette Rose
  • Charlette Grace
  • Charlette Anne
  • Charlette Mae
  • Charlette Claire
  • Charlette Elise

Janaya ___

  • Janaya Nicole
  • Janaya Marie
  • Janaya Renee
  • Janaya Elise
  • Janaya Grace
  • Janaya Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlette

Henri Isabelle Louis Margot Theodore

If you choose Janaya

Malik Amara Kamari Destiny Jaylen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlette or Janaya more popular?

Janaya is more popular, ranked #2939 compared to Charlette at #2972 in the United States.

What do Charlette and Janaya mean?

Charlette means "free woman, feminine form of Charles" (Germanic origin). Janaya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via American origin).

Are Charlette and Janaya boy or girl names?

Charlette is primarily a girl name. Janaya is primarily a girl name.

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