Amelia vs Clara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Clare, Clar

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Clara Rank #78

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #78 for Clara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Clara ___

  • Clara June
  • Clara Louise
  • Clara Mae
  • Clara Josephine
  • Clara Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Clara

Theodore Violet Henry Alice Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Clara more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Clara at #78 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Clara mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Clara boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Clara is primarily a girl name.

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