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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Bright, clear, famous
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KLAIR-ah-may
Clara comes from Latin, where it carries the meaning bright, clear, famous. It has a vintage, old-soul feel and is pronounced KLAIR-ah-may. For parents wanting a name with a clear, spelled-out meaning behind it, Clara offers exactly that.
Meaning & Origin of Clara
Meaning: Bright, clear, famous.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Clara
KLAIR-ah-mayIPA /ˈklɛrəmeɪ/
Popularity of Clara
Clara peaked in 1906 at #1582, when just 7 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had drifted down to #13800 with only 6 babies named Clara, staying a rare choice across the full 1906-2024 stretch of records.
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FAQ
What does the name Clara mean?
Bright, clear, famous. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Clara?
Clara is pronounced KLAIR-ah-may (IPA: /ˈklɛrəmeɪ/).
Is Clara a popular name right now?
Clara peaked at #1582 in 1906 and is ranked #13800 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1906–2024.)
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