Charlotte vs Mela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mela

Girl #5,557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gathering, festival, fair"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Polish Italian Spanish South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,557
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Mela Rank #5,557

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5557 for Mela.

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

Mela ___

  • Mela Rose
  • Mela Grace
  • Mela Sofia
  • Mela Elena
  • Mela Aria
  • Mela Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Mela

Mila Isla Priya Ananya Ravi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Mela more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mela at #5557 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Mela mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Mela means "gathering, festival, fair" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Charlotte and Mela boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Mela is primarily a girl name.

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