Clara
Clara is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “bright, clear, illustrious.” It ranked #87 in the United States in 2025. From the Latin clarus meaning bright or famous.
how do you pronounce Clara?
KLAIR-ah
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what does Clara mean?
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.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #87 |
| 2023 | #89 |
| 2022 | #94 |
| 2021 | #99 |
| 2020 | #104 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Clara?
- Clara Barton
- Clara Bow
- Clara Schumann
what names are similar to Clara?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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