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Adeline
French, from Germanic
“noble, nobility”
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Clara
“bright, clear”
Say it CLAIR-uh (US English); KLAH-ruhPronunciation may vary by region.
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The story behind the name
Meet Clara.
Clara comes from Latin clarus, associated with being clear or bright. Claire and Clare belong to the same wider name family, while Klara is used as an alternative spelling in several languages.
Pronunciation varies: a CLAIR-uh sound is common in American English, while other speakers use a broader first vowel. Parents can keep the same spelling and meaning while choosing the pronunciation that fits their language or family.
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A little perspective
How popular is Clara?
Girls · 2025#633,601 recorded births
Recorded US births over time
● Girls● Boys
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| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 63 | 3,601 |
| 2024 | Girls | 78 | 3,072 |
| 2023 | Girls | 98 | 2,662 |
| 2022 | Girls | 110 | 2,553 |
| 2021 | Girls | 102 | 2,693 |
| 2020 | Girls | 103 | 2,696 |
| 2019 | Boys | 12,522 | 5 |
| 2019 | Girls | 95 | 2,951 |
| 2018 | Girls | 103 | 2,892 |
| 2017 | Girls | 95 | 3,045 |
| 2016 | Boys | 12,564 | 5 |
| 2016 | Girls | 100 | 3,075 |
| 2015 | Girls | 98 | 3,070 |
| 2014 | Girls | 108 | 2,860 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
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Nicknames
No nicknames are listed yet. The name can stand beautifully on its own.
Variations & related forms
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