Charlotte vs Lylah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lylah

Girl #545 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic English American Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#545
Total SSA Count
555
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lyla

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Lylah Rank #545

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #545 for Lylah.

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

Lylah ___

  • Lylah Rose
  • Lylah Grace
  • Lylah Mae
  • Lylah Violet
  • Lylah June
  • Lylah Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Lylah

Isla Aria Milo Theo Ivy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Lylah more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lylah at #545 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Lylah mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Lylah means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Charlotte and Lylah boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Lylah is primarily a girl name.

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