Clara vs Nora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"woman of honor"

Origin: Irish

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Clara Rank #78

Nora Rank #22

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 vs #78 for Clara.

Is Clara or Nora more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Clara at #78 in the United States.

What do Clara and Nora mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Nora means "woman of honor" (Irish origin).

Are Clara and Nora boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Nora is primarily a girl name.