Charlotte vs Niya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niya

Girl #2,415 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"purpose, intention"

Origin: Arabic/Swahili

Cultural Roots

African-American Arabic Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,415
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ni

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Niya Rank #2,415

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2415 for Niya.

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

Niya ___

  • Niya Grace
  • Niya Rose
  • Niya Lynn
  • Niya Jade
  • Niya Renee
  • Niya Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Niya

Zara Amara Kai Mya Aaliyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Niya more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Niya at #2415 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Niya mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Niya means "purpose, intention" (Arabic/Swahili origin).

Are Charlotte and Niya boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Niya is primarily a girl name.

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