Charlotte vs Imara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imara

Girl #2,993 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, resolute, firm"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Swahili African East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,993
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ima, Mara

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Imara Rank #2,993

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2993 for Imara.

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

Imara ___

  • Imara Zoe
  • Imara Faith
  • Imara Grace
  • Imara Joy
  • Imara Amara
  • Imara Nia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Imara

Zuri Amara Nia Jabari Kofi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Imara more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Imara at #2993 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Imara mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Imara means "strong, resolute, firm" (Swahili origin).

Are Charlotte and Imara boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Imara is primarily a girl name.

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