Charlotte vs Ilyana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilyana

Girl #2,419 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Bulgarian Russian Ukrainian Serbian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,419
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ilya, Yana, Ilyi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Ilyana Rank #2,419

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2419 for Ilyana.

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

Ilyana ___

  • Ilyana Rose
  • Ilyana Marie
  • Ilyana Sofia
  • Ilyana Vera
  • Ilyana Nadine
  • Ilyana Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Ilyana

Katya Nikolai Sonya Misha Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Ilyana more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ilyana at #2419 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Ilyana mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Ilyana means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Ilyana boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Ilyana is primarily a girl name.

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