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
Meaning & origin
Clara comes from the Latin clarus, 'clear', 'bright', or 'famous'. Saint Clare of Assisi made it enduring.
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.
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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.