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Clara vs Zora

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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Zora

Girl #915 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, aurora"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Slavic Bosnian Serbian Croatian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#915
Total SSA Count
289
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clara Rank #78
Zora Rank #915

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #915 for Zora.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Zora more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Zora at #915 in the United States.

What do Clara and Zora mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Zora means "dawn, aurora" (Slavic origin).

Are Clara and Zora boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Zora is primarily a girl name.

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