Charlotte vs Klara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Klara

Girl #1,849 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"clear, bright"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

German Swedish Czech Polish Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,849
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kla

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Klara Rank #1,849

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1849 for Klara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Klara ___

  • Klara Rose
  • Klara Jane
  • Klara Elizabeth
  • Klara Anne
  • Klara Marie
  • Klara Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Klara

Otto Hans Luisa Felix Lena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Klara more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Klara at #1849 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Klara mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Klara means "clear, bright" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Klara boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Klara is primarily a girl name.

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