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At a Glance: Name: Clara – Meaning: bright, clear, famous – Origin: Latin – Gender: used for both boys and girls
Clara is a Latin name meaning bright, clear, famous. It's a name with a long history in the U.S., tracked by the Social Security Administration since 1880, and it's still being given to baby girls today — ranking #78 in 2024 with 3,060 babies given the name that year.
Meaning & Origin of Clara
Meaning: Bright, clear, famous.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
Popularity of Clara
Clara actually had its biggest moment generations ago, peaking at #7 in 1885 with 1,910 babies. It's since settled into a steady, less common spot at #78 in 2024 with 3,060 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Clara mean?
Bright, clear, famous. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Clara)
Is Clara a popular name right now?
Clara peaked at #7 in 1885 and is ranked #78 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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