Clair vs Mirai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clair

Girl #4,659 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin (clarus)

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,659
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cla, Cly, Clie

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Mirai

Girl #4,760 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"future"

Origin: Japanese 未来

Cultural Roots

Japanese East Asian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,760
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mira, Miri, Rai

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Popularity Comparison

Clair Rank #4,659
Mirai Rank #4,760

Clair is more popular, ranked #4659 vs #4760 for Mirai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clair ___

  • Clair Marie
  • Clair Louise
  • Clair Anne
  • Clair Rose
  • Clair Elizabeth
  • Clair Jane

Mirai ___

  • Mirai Hana
  • Mirai Sakura
  • Mirai Yuki
  • Mirai Rose
  • Mirai Grace
  • Mirai Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clair

Drew Grace Blanche Hugh Elise

If you choose Mirai

Hana Yuki Akira Haruki Sora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clair or Mirai more popular?

Clair is more popular, ranked #4659 compared to Mirai at #4760 in the United States.

What do Clair and Mirai mean?

Clair means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin (clarus) origin). Mirai means "future" (Japanese 未来 origin).

Are Clair and Mirai boy or girl names?

Clair is primarily a girl name. Mirai is primarily a girl name.

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