#782024 rank
1918peak year
296,898babies named Clara since 1880
▲ +4%5-year trend
Clara popularity over 145 years
🔥 Very popular now · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Clara mean?
Feminine of the Latin clarus, 'clear' or 'bright'. It spread through Saint Clare of Assisi and became a European classic, especially in Italy, Germany and France.
OriginLatin
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Clara
Same era, same vibe — if you like Clara, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Claras
- Clara Barton, nurse
- Clara Schumann, composer
Spellings & variants
KlaraChiaraClare
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