Barbara vs Chiara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #1,114 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Barbara Rank #860

Chiara Rank #1,114

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #1114 for Chiara.

Is Barbara or Chiara more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Chiara at #1114 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Chiara mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Chiara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin).

Are Barbara and Chiara boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Chiara is primarily a girl name.