Charlotte vs Ciarah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ciarah

Girl #15,811 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark one, black-haired"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Celtic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15,811
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cee, Ciar, Rah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Ciarah Rank #15,811

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #15811 for Ciarah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

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

Ciarah ___

  • Ciarah Rose
  • Ciarah Fionnuala
  • Ciarah Grace
  • Ciarah Mae
  • Ciarah Eileen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Ciarah

Aoife Siobhan Cormac Fionn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Ciarah more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ciarah at #15811 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Ciarah mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Ciarah means "dark one, black-haired" (Old Irish origin).

Are Charlotte and Ciarah boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Ciarah is primarily a girl name.

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