What does Carlotta mean?
Carlotta is the Italian form of Charlotte, “free.”
What does Chiara mean?
Italian form of Clara, from Latin 'clarus' meaning 'clear, bright, famous'. Popularized by the medieval Saint Clare of Assisi (Chiara d'Assisi).
Carlotta vs Chiara
Which is more popular?
Chiara is more popular than Carlotta today: about 228 US babies were given the name Chiara in 2025, compared with 35 named Carlotta.
| Carlotta | Chiara | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Free | Bright, clear |
| Origin | Italian | italian |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | kar-LOT-tah | KYAH-rah |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1951 |
| Peak year | 1948 (255) | 2025 (228) |
| In 2025 | 35 | 228 |
| Trend | Rising | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Carlotta
Chiara
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Carlotta | Chiara |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 220 | 1,203 |
| 2010s | 160 | 1,359 |
| 2000s | 130 | 1,721 |
| 1990s | 213 | 838 |
| 1980s | 366 | 427 |
| 1970s | 787 | 284 |
| 1960s | 872 | 81 |
| 1950s | 1,286 | 14 |
| 1940s | 1,225 | 0 |
| 1930s | 400 | 0 |
| 1920s | 322 | 0 |
| 1910s | 244 | 0 |
| 1900s | 87 | 0 |
| 1890s | 81 | 0 |
| 1880s | 69 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Carlotta or Chiara more popular?
Chiara is more popular than Carlotta today: about 228 US babies were given the name Chiara in 2025, compared with 35 named Carlotta.
What is the difference between Carlotta and Chiara?
Carlotta means Free (Italian origin), while Chiara means Bright, clear (italian origin).
Which name is older, Carlotta or Chiara?
In US records, Carlotta first appears in 1880 and Chiara in 1951, so Carlotta has the longer recorded history.