Charlotte vs Maya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maya

Girl #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"water"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Indian Hebrew Latin American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#51
Total SSA Count
4,220
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Maya Rank #51

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #51 for Maya.

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

Maya ___

  • Maya Rose
  • Maya Grace
  • Maya Elizabeth
  • Maya Anne
  • Maya Lynn
  • Maya Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Maya

Aria Sofia Luca Noah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Maya more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Maya at #51 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Maya mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Maya means "water" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Maya boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Maya is primarily a girl name.

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