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Norah vs Clara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Norah

Girl #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"honor, honorable"

Origin: Latin via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English Arabic Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#223
Total SSA Count
1,374
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Norah Rank #223
Clara Rank #78

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #223 for Norah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norah or Clara more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Norah at #223 in the United States.

What do Norah and Clara mean?

Norah means "honor, honorable" (Latin via Irish origin). Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin).

Are Norah and Clara boy or girl names?

Norah is primarily a girl name. Clara is primarily a girl name.

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