Charlotte vs Zillah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zillah

Girl #6,129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shade, shadow, protection"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Christian/Biblical American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,129
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zill, Zia, Zilly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Zillah Rank #6,129

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6129 for Zillah.

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

Zillah ___

  • Zillah Rose
  • Zillah Mae
  • Zillah Dawn
  • Zillah Grace
  • Zillah Faith
  • Zillah Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Zillah

Arabella Miriam Isadora Ezra Elias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Zillah more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Zillah at #6129 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Zillah mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Zillah means "shade, shadow, protection" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Zillah boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Zillah is primarily a girl name.

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