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Clara vs Ora

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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Ora

Girl #3,444 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish British Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,444
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clara Rank #78
Ora Rank #3,444

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #3444 for Ora.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Ora more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Ora at #3444 in the United States.

What do Clara and Ora mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Ora means "light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clara and Ora boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Ora is primarily a girl name.

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