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Clara vs Clea

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

Clara Rank #78
Clea Rank #38,731

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #38731 for Clea.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Clea more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Clea at #38731 in the United States.

What do Clara and Clea mean?

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

Are Clara and Clea boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Clea is primarily a boy name.

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