About the name Clara
Clara was a top-twenty name in the 1880s, disappeared for most of the twentieth century, and has spent the last fifteen years quietly climbing back. It shares a root with Claire but reads warmer, thanks to that open final vowel.
Clara is a girl name of Latin origin, pronounced KLAR-ah. On the NameRarity scale it scores 28 out of 100, which places it in the popular band — a well-used favourite — expect to share it occasionally. Its strongest period was the 1880s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Clara?
Clara sits at approximately #98 in recent US rankings. Roughly 760 people per million carry it — about 1 in 1,316. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.
Famous people named Clara
- Clara BartonAmerican nurse who founded the Red Cross
- Clara BowAmerican silent film star
Spellings and variants of Clara
Names similar to Clara
Klara
KLAH-rah
Bright, clear
Claire
KLAIR
Clear, bright
Honora
huh-NOR-uh
Honor, dignity
Tara
TAH-rah
Star; also a goddess in her own right and the wife of Brihaspati
Aurora
aw-ROR-ah
Dawn
Celeste
seh-LEST
Heavenly
Cora
KOR-ah
Maiden
Zara
ZAR-ah
Radiance, blossom
Clara — frequently asked questions
What does the name Clara mean?
Clara means "Bright, clear". It is a name of Latin origin, most often given to a girl.
How do you pronounce Clara?
Clara is pronounced KLAR-ah, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name Clara?
Clara scores 28 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it popular. Roughly 1 in every 1,316 people carry it — about 760 per million.
What is the numerology number for Clara?
Clara carries the expression number 8, known as The Powerhouse. Its soul urge number is 2 and its personality number is 6.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Clara?
The lucky number for Clara is 8 (with 17, 26, 35 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Midnight Navy. The traditional lucky day is Saturday and the associated gemstone is Onyx.
Is Clara a popular name?
Clara currently sits around rank #98 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 1880s.