Charlotte vs Shanaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shanaya

Girl #2,103 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"first ray of the sun"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi South Asian diaspora

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,103
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shana, Naya, Shanie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Shanaya Rank #2,103

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2103 for Shanaya.

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

Shanaya ___

  • Shanaya Priya
  • Shanaya Devi
  • Shanaya Laxmi
  • Shanaya Rani
  • Shanaya Anjali
  • Shanaya Meera

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Shanaya

Sanaya Ananya Ishaan Aryan Rhea

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Shanaya more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Shanaya at #2103 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Shanaya mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Shanaya means "first ray of the sun" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Charlotte and Shanaya boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Shanaya is primarily a girl name.

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