Clara
Pronunciation: [ kl-AR-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Clara first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 92 babies have been named Clara in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Clara is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,785 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,785
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Clara is also used as a girl name, ranked #78.
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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, Clie, and Clakins. 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.
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