Charlotte vs Malia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malia

Girl #327 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"calm, peaceful"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#327
Total SSA Count
946
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mali, Lia, Mia

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Malia Rank #327

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #327 for Malia.

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

Malia ___

  • Malia Rose
  • Malia Grace
  • Malia Kai
  • Malia Ann
  • Malia Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Malia

Kalia Koa Leilani Keanu Nalu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Malia more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Malia at #327 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Malia mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Malia means "calm, peaceful" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Charlotte and Malia boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Malia is primarily a girl name.

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