Charlotte vs Nina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nina

Girl #321 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace (diminutive of Anna)"

Origin: Hebrew/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Spanish Italian Hebrew Slavic Georgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#321
Total SSA Count
955
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nins, Nini

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Nina Rank #321

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #321 for Nina.

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

Nina ___

  • Nina Rose
  • Nina Marie
  • Nina Grace
  • Nina Elise
  • Nina Claire
  • Nina Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Nina

Mia Zoe Vera Leo Luca

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Nina more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nina at #321 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Nina mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Nina means "grace (diminutive of Anna)" (Hebrew/Slavic origin).

Are Charlotte and Nina boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Nina is primarily a girl name.

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