Clara: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Clear, bright — luminous and vintage
- Origin
- Latin
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #103
- Peak
- #7 in 1885
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Clara Means
Clara is a girl name of Latin origin. Clear, bright — luminous and vintage
How Popular Clara Is
Clara currently ranks #103 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #7 in 1885. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Clara
- Clara was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #7 in 1885.
- Clara has been a top 100 name across 167+ years of American history.
- Clara is a name rooted in classical Latin tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Clara
Other Latin names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Clara
Latin names that pair well as a brother or sister to Clara.
Questions About Clara
What does Clara mean?
Clara is a girl name of Latin origin. Clear, bright — luminous and vintage
How popular is Clara?
Clara currently ranks #103 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #7 in 1885. It has held steady.
Where does Clara come from?
Clara comes from Latin roots. Clara was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #7 in 1885.
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