Claresa
Claresa is a girl baby name. Ranked #36,311 in the US, popular nicknames include Cla, Cly, and Claie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Claresa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 35 babies have been named Claresa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Claresa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,311 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,311
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Nicknames
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About the Name Claresa
Claresa is a girl name .
Claresa is currently ranked #36,311 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Claresa include Cla, Cly, Claie, and Clarie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Claresa include Clara, Clare, Clarissa, Clarke, Clarice . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis