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Clara vs Zola

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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Zola

Girl #1,103 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"quiet, tranquil, peaceful"

Origin: Zulu/Bantu

Cultural Roots

Zulu African French Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,103
Total SSA Count
221
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clara Rank #78
Zola Rank #1,103

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #1103 for Zola.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Zola more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Zola at #1103 in the United States.

What do Clara and Zola mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Zola means "quiet, tranquil, peaceful" (Zulu/Bantu origin).

Are Clara and Zola boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Zola is primarily a girl name.

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