Charlotte vs Lyla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyla

Girl #83 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night"

Origin: Arabic (variant of Leila)

Cultural Roots

English Arabic Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#83
Total SSA Count
2,944
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Lyla Rank #83

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #83 for Lyla.

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

Lyla ___

  • Lyla Rose
  • Lyla Grace
  • Lyla Mae
  • Lyla Claire
  • Lyla Jade
  • Lyla Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Lyla

Isla Stella Aria Luna Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Lyla more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lyla at #83 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Lyla mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Lyla means "night" (Arabic (variant of Leila) origin).

Are Charlotte and Lyla boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Lyla is primarily a girl name.

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