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Clara vs Flora

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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Flora

Girl #647 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flower"

Origin: Latin (flos, floris)

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#647
Total SSA Count
452
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clara Rank #78
Flora Rank #647

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #647 for Flora.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Flora more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Flora at #647 in the United States.

What do Clara and Flora mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Flora means "flower" (Latin (flos, floris) origin).

Are Clara and Flora boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Flora is primarily a girl name.

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