Charlotte vs Maja

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maja

Girl #3,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew via Maria (Slavic)

Cultural Roots

Polish Croatian Scandinavian German Arabic Slovene

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,976
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Maja Rank #3,976

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3976 for Maja.

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

Maja ___

  • Maja Rose
  • Maja Elise
  • Maja Sophie
  • Maja Anna
  • Maja Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Maja

Lena Nora Elsa Emil Lukas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Maja more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Maja at #3976 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Maja mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Maja means "beloved, sea of bitterness" (Hebrew via Maria (Slavic) origin).

Are Charlotte and Maja boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Maja is primarily a girl name.

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