Charlotte vs Safiya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Safiya

Girl #1,391 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, serene, untroubled"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic East African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,391
Total SSA Count
162
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Safi, Fia

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Safiya Rank #1,391

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1391 for Safiya.

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

Safiya ___

  • Safiya Amara
  • Safiya Nour
  • Safiya Layla
  • Safiya Imani
  • Safiya Zara
  • Safiya Lena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Safiya

Zahra Layla Amara Idris Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Safiya more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Safiya at #1391 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Safiya mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Safiya means "pure, serene, untroubled" (Arabic origin).

Are Charlotte and Safiya boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Safiya is primarily a girl name.

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