Charlotte vs Karina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karina

Girl #774 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, beloved"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Russian Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#774
Total SSA Count
363
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari, Rina

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Karina Rank #774

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #774 for Karina.

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

Karina ___

  • Karina Rose
  • Karina Marie
  • Karina Grace
  • Karina Louise
  • Karina Ann
  • Karina Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Karina

Natalia Lucia Elena Marco Andrei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Karina more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Karina at #774 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Karina mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Karina means "pure, beloved" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Karina boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Karina is primarily a girl name.

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