Charlotte vs Raya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raya

Girl #363 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, companion"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic Slavic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#363
Total SSA Count
859
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ray

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Raya Rank #363

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #363 for Raya.

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

Raya ___

  • Raya Luna
  • Raya Marie
  • Raya Grace
  • Raya Jade
  • Raya Skye
  • Raya Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Raya more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Raya at #363 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Raya mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Raya boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Raya is primarily a girl name.

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