Clara vs Norah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honor, honorable"

Origin: Latin via Irish

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Clara Rank #78

Norah Rank #223

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #223 for Norah.

Is Clara or Norah more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Norah at #223 in the United States.

What do Clara and Norah mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Norah means "honor, honorable" (Latin via Irish origin).

Are Clara and Norah boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Norah is primarily a girl name.