Charlotte vs Ilana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilana

Girl #2,468 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tree, oak tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,468
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ilani, Lana, Lani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Ilana Rank #2,468

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2468 for Ilana.

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

Ilana ___

  • Ilana Ruth
  • Ilana Miriam
  • Ilana Sophie
  • Ilana Grace
  • Ilana Rose
  • Ilana Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Ilana

Noam Ariel Yael Micah Tamar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Ilana more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ilana at #2468 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Ilana mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Ilana means "tree, oak tree" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Ilana boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Ilana is primarily a girl name.

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