Claira vs Karlee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Claira

Girl #1,742 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin (clarus)

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,742
Total SSA Count
116
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clair, Clare, Rai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Claira Rank #1,742
Karlee Rank #1,701

Karlee is more popular, ranked #1701 vs #1742 for Claira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Claira ___

  • Claira Rose
  • Claira Louise
  • Claira Jane
  • Claira Elizabeth
  • Claira Belle
  • Claira Grace

Karlee ___

  • Karlee Anne
  • Karlee Grace
  • Karlee Mae
  • Karlee Elizabeth
  • Karlee Jo
  • Karlee Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

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Hadley Brayden Avery Rylee Jaxon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claira or Karlee more popular?

Karlee is more popular, ranked #1701 compared to Claira at #1742 in the United States.

What do Claira and Karlee mean?

Claira means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin (clarus) origin). Karlee means "free woman" (Germanic origin).

Are Claira and Karlee boy or girl names?

Claira is primarily a girl name. Karlee is primarily a girl name.

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