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Aurora vs Clara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#78
Total SSA Count
3,060
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Aurora Rank #16
Clara Rank #78

Aurora is more popular, ranked #16 vs #78 for Clara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aurora or Clara more popular?

Aurora is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Clara at #78 in the United States.

What do Aurora and Clara mean?

Aurora means "dawn" (Latin origin). Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin).

Are Aurora and Clara boy or girl names?

Aurora is primarily a girl name. Clara is primarily a girl name.

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