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Clara

Clara is a girl name of Latin origin, meaning Bright, clear, famous.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginLatin
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#96

What does Clara mean?

Bright, clear, famous

How popular is Clara?

Popularity in the United States

Clara has been given to 286,832 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 619 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

02,9005,800188019502020
Babies named Clara per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Clara has been given to 99,421 babies in France since 1900, peaking in the 2000s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

03,0246,047190019612022
Babies named Clara per year in France, 1900–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 48,352 people called Clara living in Spain, with an average age of 29.8.

286,832 Babies named since 1880
1920s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Clara

What does the name Clara mean?

Clara means Bright, clear, famous. It is of Latin origin.

Is Clara a boy's or a girl's name?

Clara is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Clara?

Clara has been given to 286,832 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.