Girl name guide

Clara name meaning, origin and style

Clara is a Latin name commonly associated with clear; bright.

Origin

Latin

Meaning

clear; bright

Say it

KLAIR-uh

Choosing Clara

A radiant Victorian-era classic with a simpler, more tailored feel than longer floral names.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.