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Clara vs Flame

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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Flame

Girl #64,941 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fire, burning flame, passionate blaze"

Origin: Latin flamma via Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#64,941
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

23 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Clara Rank #78
Flame Rank #64,941

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #64941 for Flame.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Flame more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Flame at #64941 in the United States.

What do Clara and Flame mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Flame means "fire, burning flame, passionate blaze" (Latin flamma via Old French origin).

Are Clara and Flame boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Flame is primarily a girl name.

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