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Thora vs Clara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thora

Girl #4,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thunder goddess, feminine Thor"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse Icelandic Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,926
Total SSA Count
27
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

Thora Rank #4,926
Clara Rank #78

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #4926 for Thora.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thora or Clara more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Thora at #4926 in the United States.

What do Thora and Clara mean?

Thora means "thunder goddess, feminine Thor" (Old Norse origin). Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin).

Are Thora and Clara boy or girl names?

Thora is primarily a girl name. Clara is primarily a girl name.

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