Charlotte vs Zahra

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

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Elsie Lucia Naomi Daphne

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Zahra

Girl #543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white flower"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Muslim East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #543
Total SSA Count: 556
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Zara

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Zahra Rank #543

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #543 for Zahra.

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

Zahra ___

Zahra Amira
Zahra Nour
Zahra Yasmin
Zahra Sofia
Zahra Leila
Zahra Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Zahra

Layla Omar Nadia Tariq Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Zahra more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Zahra at #543 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Zahra mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Zahra means "white flower" (Arabic origin).

Are Charlotte and Zahra boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Zahra is primarily a girl name.

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