Nora vs Clara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nora

Girl #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"woman of honor"

Origin: Irish

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Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Nora Rank #22

Clara Rank #78

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 vs #78 for Clara.

Is Nora or Clara more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Clara at #78 in the United States.

What do Nora and Clara mean?

Nora means "woman of honor" (Irish origin). Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin).

Are Nora and Clara boy or girl names?

Nora is primarily a girl name. Clara is primarily a girl name.