Charlotte vs Kay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kay

Girl #3,887 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pure, clean"

Origin: Greek via Katherine

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,887
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Kay Rank #3,887

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3887 for Kay.

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

Kay ___

  • Kay Louise
  • Kay Anne
  • Kay Marie
  • Kay Elizabeth
  • Kay Margaret
  • Kay Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Kay

Lee Dale Jo Quinn Brooks

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Kay more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kay at #3887 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Kay mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Kay means "pure, clean" (Greek via Katherine origin).

Are Charlotte and Kay boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Kay is primarily a girl name.

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