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Clea

Girl

Meaning of Clea: Greek: 'glory'

Clea is a girl's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5656th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#5656

20 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

825

First recorded 1914 · peak 2022

Trend

rising

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 9 babies1982: 12 babies1983: 6 babies1984: 10 babies1985: 8 babies1986: 0 babies1987: 7 babies1988: 9 babies1989: 6 babies1990: 12 babies19901991: 7 babies1992: 0 babies1993: 6 babies1994: 7 babies1995: 0 babies1996: 7 babies1997: 10 babies1998: 14 babies1999: 13 babies2000: 16 babies20002001: 13 babies2002: 17 babies2003: 13 babies2004: 14 babies2005: 10 babies2006: 18 babies2007: 10 babies2008: 10 babies2009: 12 babies2010: 10 babies20102011: 13 babies2012: 10 babies2013: 14 babies2014: 14 babies2015: 12 babies2016: 11 babies2017: 15 babies2018: 16 babies2019: 13 babies2020: 12 babies20202021: 18 babies2022: 26 babies2023: 22 babies2024: 24 babies2025: 20 babies
US babies named Clea per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 26.

Gender split

1% boys · 99% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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