Clara vs Sofia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"skill, cleverness"

Origin: Greek

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Clara Rank #78

Sofia Rank #10

Sofia is more popular, ranked #10 vs #78 for Clara.

Is Clara or Sofia more popular?

Sofia is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Clara at #78 in the United States.

What do Clara and Sofia mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Sofia means "skill, cleverness" (Greek origin).

Are Clara and Sofia boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Sofia is primarily a girl name.