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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Clearness; clarity of thought or vision
- Origin
- English, ultimately from Latin claritas
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- KLAIR-ih-tee
Clarity is an English name that comes from the Latin claritas and means clearness, or clarity of thought or vision. It's pronounced KLAIR-ih-tee. If you like virtue names that carry a plain, easy-to-explain meaning, this one says exactly what it is.
Meaning & Origin of Clarity
Meaning: Clearness; clarity of thought or vision.
Origin: English, ultimately from Latin claritas.
How to Pronounce Clarity
KLAIR-ih-teeIPA /klæɹɪti/
Popularity of Clarity
Clarity ranked #2887 in the most recent U.S. Social Security data (2024), with 57 babies given the name. Its highest ranking in the data, which runs from 1977 to 2024, was #2420 in 2020, when 72 babies were named Clarity.
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FAQ
What does the name Clarity mean?
Clearness; clarity of thought or vision.
How do you pronounce Clarity?
Clarity is pronounced KLAIR-ih-tee (IPA: /klæɹɪti/).
Is Clarity a popular name right now?
Clarity peaked at #2420 in 2020 and is ranked #2887 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1977–2024.)
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