Charlotte vs Kalei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kalei

Girl #5,274 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the beloved one"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,274
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kale, Kai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Kalei →

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Kalei Rank #5,274

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5274 for Kalei.

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

Kalei ___

  • Kalei Rose
  • Kalei Anne
  • Kalei Jade
  • Kalei Dawn
  • Kalei Rae
  • Kalei Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Kalei

Kai Leilani Keanu Malia Makoa

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 Kalei more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kalei at #5274 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Kalei mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Kalei means "the beloved one" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Charlotte and Kalei boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Kalei is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Kalei vs Charlotte Charlotte vs Madison Charlotte vs Mila Charlotte vs Eva Charlotte vs Freya
← Full profile: Charlotte ← Full profile: Kalei Browse all baby names