Charlotte vs Rai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rai

Boy #3,971 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"trust, reliance"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Indian Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,971
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Rai Rank #3,971

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3971 for Rai.

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

Rai ___

  • Rai Alexander
  • Rai James
  • Rai Theodore
  • Rai Kenji
  • Rai Yuki

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Rai

Kai Hana Sora Rei Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Rai more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Rai at #3971 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Rai mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Rai means "trust, reliance" (Japanese origin).

Are Charlotte and Rai boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Rai is primarily a boy name.

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