Charlotte vs Lilja

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilja

Girl #6,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Icelandic Swedish Finnish Norwegian Nordic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,262
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lia

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Lilja Rank #6,262

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6262 for Lilja.

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

Lilja ___

  • Lilja Rose
  • Lilja Faye
  • Lilja Grace
  • Lilja Mae
  • Lilja Soleil
  • Lilja Sigrid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Lilja

Sigrid Astrid Ingrid Solveig Magnus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Lilja more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lilja at #6262 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Lilja mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Lilja means "lily flower" (Old Norse origin).

Are Charlotte and Lilja boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Lilja is primarily a girl name.

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