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Clara vs Zorah

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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Zorah

Girl #3,962 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, the bright place"

Origin: Hebrew (Tzorah)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew Slavic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,962
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clara Rank #78
Zorah Rank #3,962

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #3962 for Zorah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Zorah more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Zorah at #3962 in the United States.

What do Clara and Zorah mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Zorah means "dawn, the bright place" (Hebrew (Tzorah) origin).

Are Clara and Zorah boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Zorah is primarily a girl name.

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