Charlotte vs Nia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nia

Girl #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brightness, lustrous"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh African Swahili American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#672
Total SSA Count
428
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Nia Rank #672

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #672 for Nia.

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

Nia ___

  • Nia Grace
  • Nia Rose
  • Nia Jade
  • Nia Belle
  • Nia Faith
  • Nia Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Nia

Zara Amara Imani Malik Kofi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Nia more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nia at #672 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Nia mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Nia means "brightness, lustrous" (Welsh origin).

Are Charlotte and Nia boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Nia is primarily a girl name.

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