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Clara vs Sarah

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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Popularity Comparison

Clara Rank #78
Sarah Rank #95

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #95 for Sarah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Sarah more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Sarah at #95 in the United States.

What do Clara and Sarah mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Sarah means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clara and Sarah boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Sarah is primarily a girl name.

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