Charlotte vs Sakura

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sakura

Girl #2,984 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"cherry tree flower"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese East Asian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,984
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Saku, Kura

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Sakura Rank #2,984

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2984 for Sakura.

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

Sakura ___

  • Sakura Hana
  • Sakura Mei
  • Sakura Yuki
  • Sakura Aoi
  • Sakura Rin
  • Sakura Nao

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Sakura

Hana Yuki Aoi Ren Kenji

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Sakura more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Sakura at #2984 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Sakura mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Sakura means "cherry tree flower" (Japanese origin).

Are Charlotte and Sakura boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Sakura is primarily a girl name.

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