Charlotte vs Elara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elara

Girl #1,158 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mortal princess loved by Zeus (mythological)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,158
Total SSA Count
208
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Lara, Ara

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Elara Rank #1,158

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1158 for Elara.

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

Elara ___

  • Elara Rose
  • Elara Jane
  • Elara Violet
  • Elara Mae
  • Elara Celeste
  • Elara Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Elara

Luna Lyra Orion Nova Cassia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Elara more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Elara at #1158 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Elara mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Elara means "mortal princess loved by Zeus (mythological)" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Elara boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Elara is primarily a girl name.

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