Aurora 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aurora Rank #16
Clara Rank #78

Aurora is more popular, ranked #16 vs #78 for Clara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aurora ___

  • Aurora Rose
  • Aurora Jane
  • Aurora Grace
  • Aurora Claire
  • Aurora Faye
  • Aurora Maeve

Clara ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aurora

Atlas Luna Orion Celeste Felix

If you choose Clara

Theodore Violet Henry Alice Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aurora or Clara more popular?

Aurora is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Clara at #78 in the United States.

What do Aurora and Clara mean?

Aurora means "dawn" (Latin origin). Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin).

Are Aurora and Clara boy or girl names?

Aurora is primarily a girl name. Clara is primarily a girl name.

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