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Clara vs Thora

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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Thora

Girl #4,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thunder goddess, feminine Thor"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse Icelandic Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,926
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clara Rank #78
Thora Rank #4,926

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #4926 for Thora.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Thora more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Thora at #4926 in the United States.

What do Clara and Thora mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Thora means "thunder goddess, feminine Thor" (Old Norse origin).

Are Clara and Thora boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Thora is primarily a girl name.

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