Charlotte vs Kaja

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaja

Girl #6,386 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear (via Katherine)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Estonian Latvian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,386
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Kaja Rank #6,386

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6386 for Kaja.

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

Kaja ___

  • Kaja Marie
  • Kaja Ingrid
  • Kaja Sofie
  • Kaja Annika
  • Kaja Else
  • Kaja Birthe

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Kaja

Maja Astrid Freya Sigrid Lars

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Kaja more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kaja at #6386 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Kaja mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Kaja means "pure, clear (via Katherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Kaja boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Kaja is primarily a girl name.

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