Girl Name
Clara
"Bright and clear; shining with clarity and light."
Ranked #78 for girls
About the Name Clara
Meaning
Bright and clear; shining with clarity and light.
Origin
LatinGender
Girl
First Letter
CGirl Rank
#78
Clara is a girl name of Latin origin. The name means "Bright and clear; shining with clarity and light." and Currently ranked #78 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with C or explore other Latin names.
Popularity Over Time
#12801 1950
#6514 1960
#3295 1970
#3685 1980
#6271 1990
#12787 2000
#26671 2010
#13662 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Clara
- CB Clara Barton (nurse/Red Cross founder)
- CS Clara Schumann (composer)