Charlotte vs Samia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samia

Girl #2,641 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"high-minded, sublime"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic North African South Asian Muslim East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,641
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sami

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Samia Rank #2,641

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2641 for Samia.

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

Samia ___

  • Samia Noor
  • Samia Layla
  • Samia Rose
  • Samia Marie
  • Samia Zara
  • Samia Aya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Samia

Nadia Amira Kareem Zaid Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Samia more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Samia at #2641 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Samia mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Samia means "high-minded, sublime" (Arabic origin).

Are Charlotte and Samia boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Samia is primarily a girl name.

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