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Clara vs Kota

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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Kota

Girl #6,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"big happiness, great light"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Native American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,452
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clara Rank #78
Kota Rank #6,452

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #6452 for Kota.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Kota more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Kota at #6452 in the United States.

What do Clara and Kota mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Kota means "big happiness, great light" (Japanese origin).

Are Clara and Kota boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Kota is primarily a girl name.

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