Chiara vs Barbara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chiara

Girl #1,114 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Chiara Rank #1,114

Barbara Rank #860

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

Is Chiara or Barbara more popular?

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

What do Chiara and Barbara mean?

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

Are Chiara and Barbara boy or girl names?

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