Charlotte vs Maia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charlotte

Girl #4 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,552
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Charlie, Lotte, Char

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Lilah Samantha Eva Lia

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Maia

Girl #459 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mother, great one"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman English Hawaiian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #459
Total SSA Count: 681
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Fatima Ariyah Armani Madilyn

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Maia Rank #459

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #459 for Maia.

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

Maia ___

Maia Rose
Maia Grace
Maia Elise
Maia Claire
Maia Renee
Maia Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Maia

Luna Aurora Cleo Orion Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Maia more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Maia at #459 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Maia mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Maia means "mother, great one" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Maia boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Maia is primarily a girl name.

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