Clara vs Ember

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #137 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spark, glowing coal"

Origin: Old English

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Clara Rank #78

Ember Rank #137

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #137 for Ember.

Is Clara or Ember more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Ember at #137 in the United States.

What do Clara and Ember mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Ember means "spark, glowing coal" (Old English origin).

Are Clara and Ember boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Ember is primarily a girl name.