Charlotte vs Niamh

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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Niamh

Girl #3,133 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bright, radiant, lustrous"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Gaelic Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,133
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nia, Niy, Niie

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Niamh Rank #3,133

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3133 for Niamh.

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

Niamh ___

  • Niamh Rose
  • Niamh Clare
  • Niamh Grace
  • Niamh Maeve
  • Niamh Siobhan
  • Niamh Brigid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Niamh

Ciarán Fionnuala Roisín Seán Áine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Niamh more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Niamh at #3133 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Niamh mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Niamh means "bright, radiant, lustrous" (Old Irish origin).

Are Charlotte and Niamh boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Niamh is primarily a girl name.

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