Clara
Latin girl's name meaning “clear; bright”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- clear; bright
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #99
- Born in 2023
- 2,661
- Peak year
- 2024 (#78)
Meaning & origin
Clara comes from the Latin clarus, 'clear', 'bright', or 'famous'. Saint Clare of Assisi made it enduring.
Is Clara a Latin name?
Yes — Clara is a Latin name meaning "clear; bright". Clara comes from the Latin clarus, 'clear', 'bright', or 'famous'. Saint Clare of Assisi made it enduring. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Clara ranked #99 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 2,661 US girls were given the name Clara.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #78 in 2024
“Unranked” means Clara was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more girl names starting with C.
How to spell Clara
Clara is spelled C-L-A-R-A — 5 letters and 2 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Clare, Claire.
Variants
Clare, Claire
Clara: frequently asked questions
What does the name Clara mean?
Clara is a Latin name meaning "clear; bright". Clara comes from the Latin clarus, 'clear', 'bright', or 'famous'. Saint Clare of Assisi made it enduring.
Where does the name Clara come from?
Clara is of Latin origin. Clara comes from the Latin clarus, 'clear', 'bright', or 'famous'. Saint Clare of Assisi made it enduring.
Is Clara a boy or a girl name?
Clara is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Clara?
In 2023, 2,661 US girls were given the name Clara.
Is Clara a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Clara ranked #99 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Clara?
Clara is spelled C-L-A-R-A. Related spellings include Clare, Claire.
What is Clara short for?
Clara is often used as a short form of Clare or Claire, though it is also given as a full name in its own right.
How common is the name Clara?
In 2023, 2,661 US girls were given the name Clara. In the latest US data, Clara ranked #99 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Clara a Latin name?
Yes — Clara is a Latin name meaning "clear; bright". Clara comes from the Latin clarus, 'clear', 'bright', or 'famous'. Saint Clare of Assisi made it enduring. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
What does Clara mean in Latin?
In Latin, Clara means "clear; bright". Clara comes from the Latin clarus, 'clear', 'bright', or 'famous'. Saint Clare of Assisi made it enduring.
Is Clara a Roman name?
Clara is usually classified as Latin, and Roman belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Roman too. It means "clear; bright".