What does the name Clara mean?

The name Clara means "Bright, illustrious".

What is the origin of the name Clara?

Clara is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 3,060 babies were named Clara in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Clara is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Vintage

Births Last Year: 3,060 →

All-Time Total: 229,809

Peak Year: 1918

Clara is a Latin name derived from the word "clarus," meaning bright or clear. It has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages.

Girl names closely related to Clara

Lucy Cora Norah Claire Reese Ruth Eleanor Eloise

Boy names closely related to Clara

Henry Callum Wesley Harrison Rowan Everett Jameson Archer

Names with similar meaning to Clara

Chiara Clair Claire Clare Claribel Clarice Clarisa Clarissa

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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