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Zora vs Clara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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

Zora Rank #915
Clara Rank #78

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zora or Clara more popular?

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

What do Zora and Clara mean?

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

Are Zora and Clara boy or girl names?

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

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