Klara

At a Glance: Name: Klara – Meaning: bright, clear, famous – Origin: Latin – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: KLAHR-uh

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Klara traces back to Latin, where it carries the meaning bright, clear, famous. It's pronounced KLAHR-uh, and its short, clean shape has a modern, pared-down feel that fits well with today's simpler naming styles. If you want a name that's easy to say and easy to spell, Klara delivers on both counts.

Meaning & Origin of Klara

Meaning: Bright, clear, famous.

Origin: Latin.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Klara

Phonetic: KLAHR-uh   IPA: /ˈklɑːrə/

Popularity of Klara

Klara shows up in Social Security records as far back as 1884, when only 5 babies received the name and it hit its highest-ever rank of #1093. By 2024 it sat at #1854, with 108 babies given the name that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1884–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Klara mean?

Bright, clear, famous. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Klara)

How do you pronounce Klara?

Klara is pronounced KLAHR-uh (IPA: /ˈklɑːrə/).

Is Klara a popular name right now?

Klara peaked at #1093 in 1884 and is ranked #1854 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1884–2024.)

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