Charlotte vs Kira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kira

Girl #455 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sunlight, beam of light"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Irish Russian American Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#455
Total SSA Count
684
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Kira Rank #455

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #455 for Kira.

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

Kira ___

  • Kira Grace
  • Kira Lynn
  • Kira Rose
  • Kira Marie
  • Kira Nicole
  • Kira Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Kira

Zara Nadia Lena Ivan Leo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Kira more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kira at #455 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Kira mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Kira means "sunlight, beam of light" (Persian origin).

Are Charlotte and Kira boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Kira is primarily a girl name.

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