Charlotte vs Zarayah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zarayah

Girl #5,889 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"radiant princess, blooming one"

Origin: Arabic Zahra + Hebrew Zara

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African-American Multicultural

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,889
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara, Raya, Zari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Zarayah Rank #5,889

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5889 for Zarayah.

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

Zarayah ___

  • Zarayah Grace
  • Zarayah Nicole
  • Zarayah Marie
  • Zarayah Simone
  • Zarayah Faith
  • Zarayah Destiny

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Zarayah

Aaliyah Amara Nadia Zion Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Zarayah more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Zarayah at #5889 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Zarayah mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Zarayah means "radiant princess, blooming one" (Arabic Zahra + Hebrew Zara origin).

Are Charlotte and Zarayah boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Zarayah is primarily a girl name.

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