Names Starting With C
GirlLatin#87 in 2025
Clara
Clara is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “bright, clear, illustrious.” It ranked #87 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
KLAIR-ah
meaning & origin
The name Clara means “bright, clear, illustrious.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
From the Latin clarus meaning bright or famous. Saint Clara of Assisi and Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, are among its most celebrated bearers.
popularity over time
#1042020
#992021
#942022
#892023
#872024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #87 |
| 2023 | #89 |
| 2022 | #94 |
| 2021 | #99 |
| 2020 | #104 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Clara
- Clara Barton
- Clara Bow
- Clara Schumann
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