Clara
Girl name · Latin · pronounced KLAIR-uh
Verified name
What does Clara mean?
Clear or bright
Origin and language
Latin
Language family: English|Latin|German|Spanish
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 62 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 77 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Claire, Clarrie
Variant: Claire, Clare, Clarissa
Related: Claribel, Chiara
Using Clara across cultures
Elegant Latin classic popular across Western countries.
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