Clara

Pronunciation: [ kl-AR-uh ]

Boy Name #27,785 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Clara is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced kl-AR-uh.

Parents who love the name Clara often also consider Clara, Claudia, Claire .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #27,785
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Clark #438 Clarence #1563 Clarke #3358

Nicknames

Cla Cly Claie

Also a Girl Name

Clara is also used as a girl name, ranked #78.

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Similar Names

Clara Claudia Claire Clementine Cleo Clare Clyde Claudie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clara

Is Clara a boy or girl name?

Clara is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #27785. As a girl name, it is ranked #78. Clara is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Clara?

Clara is pronounced kl-AR-uh.

How popular is the name Clara?

Clara is currently ranked #27785 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Clara?

Common nicknames for Clara include Cla, Cly, and Claie.

Is Clara a common or rare name?

Clara is an uncommon name, ranked #27785 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Clara

Clara is a boy name .

Is Clara a boy or girl name? Clara is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,785 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #78. Clara is more commonly used as a girl name.

Clara is currently ranked #27,785 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Clara include Cla, Cly, and Claie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Clara include Clark, Clarence, Clarke . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.