Charlotte vs Iana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iana

Girl #4,400 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious, God is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew via Romanian

Cultural Roots

Romanian Slavic Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,400
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ia, Yana, Ana

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Iana Rank #4,400

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4400 for Iana.

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

Iana ___

  • Iana Rose
  • Iana Marie
  • Iana Grace
  • Iana Sofia
  • Iana Elena
  • Iana Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Iana

Ioana Cosmin Marius Luminița Andrei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Iana more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Iana at #4400 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Iana mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Iana means "God is gracious, God is merciful" (Hebrew via Romanian origin).

Are Charlotte and Iana boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Iana is primarily a girl name.

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