Charlotte vs Elma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elma

Girl #4,584 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"apple"

Origin: Turkish/Bosnian

Cultural Roots

German Turkish Bosnian English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,584
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Ellie, Elly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Elma Rank #4,584

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4584 for Elma.

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

Elma ___

  • Elma Rose
  • Elma Jane
  • Elma Grace
  • Elma May
  • Elma Ruth
  • Elma Bea

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Elma

Alma Marta Frida Esther Erna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Elma more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Elma at #4584 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Elma mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Elma means "apple" (Turkish/Bosnian origin).

Are Charlotte and Elma boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Elma is primarily a girl name.

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