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Zorah vs Clara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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

Zorah Rank #3,962
Clara Rank #78

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zorah or Clara more popular?

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

What do Zorah and Clara mean?

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

Are Zorah and Clara boy or girl names?

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

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