Charlotte vs Kaiya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaiya

Girl #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, chaste"

Origin: Scandinavian (from Katherine)

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Japanese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#855
Total SSA Count
314
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai, Kay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Kaiya Rank #855

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #855 for Kaiya.

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

Kaiya ___

  • Kaiya Rose
  • Kaiya Mae
  • Kaiya Jade
  • Kaiya Lynn
  • Kaiya Belle
  • Kaiya Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Kaiya

Mia Aria Kai Nova Luna

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Kaiya more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kaiya at #855 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Kaiya mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Kaiya means "pure, chaste" (Scandinavian (from Katherine) origin).

Are Charlotte and Kaiya boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Kaiya is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons