Charlotte vs Taraji

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Taraji

Girl #4,265 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"hope, faith"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

African American East African Swahili-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,265
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tara, T, Raji

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Taraji Rank #4,265

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4265 for Taraji.

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

Taraji ___

  • Taraji Nicole
  • Taraji Renee
  • Taraji Marie
  • Taraji Simone
  • Taraji Elise
  • Taraji Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Taraji

Zuri Amara Kwame Imani Jabari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Taraji more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Taraji at #4265 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Taraji mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Taraji means "hope, faith" (Swahili origin).

Are Charlotte and Taraji boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Taraji is primarily a girl name.

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