Charlotte vs Kaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaya

Girl #968 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, cliff"

Origin: Turkish

Cultural Roots

Turkish Japanese Native American German African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#968
Total SSA Count
268
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Kaya Rank #968

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #968 for Kaya.

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

Kaya ___

  • Kaya Rose
  • Kaya Jade
  • Kaya Luna
  • Kaya Skye
  • Kaya Wren
  • Kaya Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Kaya

Zuri Kai Mila River Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Kaya more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kaya at #968 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Kaya mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Kaya means "rock, cliff" (Turkish origin).

Are Charlotte and Kaya boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Kaya is primarily a girl name.

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