Charlotte vs Imani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imani

Girl #526 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"faith"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Swahili African American East African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#526
Total SSA Count
583
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mani, Ima

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Imani Rank #526

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #526 for Imani.

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

Imani ___

  • Imani Grace
  • Imani Rose
  • Imani Joy
  • Imani Nicole
  • Imani Simone
  • Imani Danielle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Imani

Amara Zuri Kofi Amani Nia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Imani more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Imani at #526 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Imani mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Imani means "faith" (Swahili origin).

Are Charlotte and Imani boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Imani is primarily a girl name.

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