Charlotte vs Naia

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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Autumn Natalie Eleanor Savannah

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Naia

Girl #1,860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wave, sea foam"

Origin: Basque

Cultural Roots

Basque Spanish American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,860
Total SSA Count: 108
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Katarina Marin Brisa Elysia

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Naia Rank #1,860

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1860 for Naia.

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

Naia ___

Naia Rose
Naia Belle
Naia Luna
Naia Jade
Naia Skye
Naia Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Naia

Kai Maia Zephyr Orion Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Naia more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Naia at #1860 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Naia mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Naia means "wave, sea foam" (Basque origin).

Are Charlotte and Naia boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Naia is primarily a girl name.

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