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Clara
GirlMeaning of Clara: Latin: 'clear, bright, famous'
Clara is a girl's name most strongly associated with Latin naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 66th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 84th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#66
3,601 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#84
564 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
301,540
First recorded 1880 · peak 1918
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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