Charlotte vs Zena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zena

Girl #2,269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Hospitable, guest-friend"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Persian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,269
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zee, Zenny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Zena Rank #2,269

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2269 for Zena.

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

Zena ___

  • Zena Marie
  • Zena Rose
  • Zena Jade
  • Zena Belle
  • Zena Faye
  • Zena Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Zena

Cyrus Daria Leila Roxana Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Zena more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Zena at #2269 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Zena mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Zena means "Hospitable, guest-friend" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Zena boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Zena is primarily a girl name.

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