Clara
Clara is a Latin name meaning 'bright' or 'clear,' derived from the word 'clarus.' It has been cherished across European cultures for centuries, embodying luminosity and clarity.
Current Popularity
#78 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across multiple languages
- •Works beautifully in both formal and casual settings
- •Has a timeless quality that ages well from childhood to adulthood
- •Popular in many European countries with slight variations
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Famous People
Clara Barton
Founder of the American Red Cross
Clara Schumann
19th-century pianist and composer
Clara Bow
Silent film actress and 1920s icon
Clare Danes
Actress known for 'Homeland'
Statistics
296,898
Total births since 1880
1918
Peak year
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