Charlotte vs Kaia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaia

Girl #180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"earth"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Scandinavian Hawaiian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#180
Total SSA Count
1,675
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay, Kai

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Kaia Rank #180

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #180 for Kaia.

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

Kaia ___

  • Kaia Rose
  • Kaia Jane
  • Kaia Marie
  • Kaia Grace
  • Kaia Lee
  • Kaia Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Kaia

Zara Lena Milo Leo Isla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Kaia more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kaia at #180 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Kaia mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Kaia means "earth" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Kaia boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Kaia is primarily a girl name.

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