Charlotte vs Ilya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilya

Boy #3,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Russian Slavic Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,661
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ilyusha, Il

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Ilya Rank #3,661

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3661 for Ilya.

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

Ilya ___

  • Ilya Alexander
  • Ilya Nikolai
  • Ilya James
  • Ilya Dmitri
  • Ilya Theodore
  • Ilya Felix

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Ilya

Natasha Sasha Dmitri Vera Pavel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Ilya more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ilya at #3661 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Ilya mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Ilya means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Ilya boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Ilya is primarily a boy name.

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