Charlotte vs Kava

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charlotte

Girl #4 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,552
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Charlie, Lotte, Char

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Margot Bella Eloise Hazel

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Kava

Girl #62,602 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bitter"

Origin: Polynesian

Cultural Roots

Fijian Tongan Samoan Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #62,602
Total SSA Count: 5
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Kay

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Shellisa Takita Charmell Anays

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Kava Rank #62,602

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #62602 for Kava.

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

Kava ___

Kava Mele
Kava Rose
Kava Sina
Kava Lei
Kava Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Kava

Moana Tala Sione Vai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Kava more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kava at #62602 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Kava mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Kava means "bitter" (Polynesian origin).

Are Charlotte and Kava boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Kava is primarily a girl name.

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