Charlotte vs Iya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iya

Girl #6,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mother, life-giver"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

Yoruba Nigerian West African Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,241
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Iya Rank #6,241

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6241 for Iya.

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

Iya ___

  • Iya Grace
  • Iya Marie
  • Iya Joy
  • Iya Adaeze
  • Iya Faith
  • Iya Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Iya

Nia Zuri Amara Kofi Emeka

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Iya more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Iya at #6241 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Iya mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Iya means "mother, life-giver" (Yoruba origin).

Are Charlotte and Iya boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Iya is primarily a girl name.

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