Claira vs Serene

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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Serene

Girl #1,705 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"clear, cloudless"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,705
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rene, Seri

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Claira Rank #1,742
Serene Rank #1,705

Serene is more popular, ranked #1705 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

Serene ___

  • Serene Grace
  • Serene Joy
  • Serene Marie
  • Serene Elise
  • Serene Dawn
  • Serene Paige

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Claira

Ivy Penelope Leo Sebastian Violet

If you choose Serene

Celeste Aurora Ivy Cleo Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claira or Serene more popular?

Serene is more popular, ranked #1705 compared to Claira at #1742 in the United States.

What do Claira and Serene mean?

Claira means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin (clarus) origin). Serene means "clear, cloudless" (Latin origin).

Are Claira and Serene boy or girl names?

Claira is primarily a girl name. Serene is primarily a girl name.

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