Charlotte vs Lila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lila

Girl #207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine play"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

English Indian Persian Arabic German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#207
Total SSA Count
1,475
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Li, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Lila Rank #207

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #207 for Lila.

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

Lila ___

  • Lila Rose
  • Lila Mae
  • Lila Jane
  • Lila Grace
  • Lila Pearl
  • Lila Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Lila

Iris Hazel Flora Jasper Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Lila more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lila at #207 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Lila mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Lila means "divine play" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Charlotte and Lila boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Lila is primarily a girl name.

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