Charlotte vs Janaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janaya

Girl #2,939 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via American

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,939
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Naya, Jay, Jana

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Janaya Rank #2,939

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2939 for Janaya.

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

Janaya ___

  • Janaya Nicole
  • Janaya Marie
  • Janaya Renee
  • Janaya Elise
  • Janaya Grace
  • Janaya Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Janaya

Malik Amara Kamari Destiny Jaylen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Janaya more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Janaya at #2939 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Janaya mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Janaya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via American origin).

Are Charlotte and Janaya boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Janaya is primarily a girl name.

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