Charlotte vs Taiya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charlotte

Girl #4 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4
Total SSA Count
12,552
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Charlie, Lotte, Char

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Taiya

Girl #28,301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

American Japanese Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,301
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Tai, Tay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Taiya Rank #28,301

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #28301 for Taiya.

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

Taiya ___

  • Taiya Rose
  • Taiya Jade
  • Taiya Noelle
  • Taiya Marie
  • Taiya Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Taiya

Kira Zoe Kai Niko

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Taiya more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Taiya at #28301 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Taiya mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Taiya means "sun" (Japanese origin).

Are Charlotte and Taiya boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Taiya is primarily a girl name.

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