Clara vs Emery

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

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Popularity Comparison

Clara Rank #78
Emery Rank #70

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 vs #78 for Clara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clara ___

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

Emery ___

  • Emery Grace
  • Emery Rose
  • Emery Claire
  • Emery June
  • Emery Kate
  • Emery Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clara

Theodore Violet Henry Alice Felix

If you choose Emery

Avery Hayden Parker Riley Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Emery more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 compared to Clara at #78 in the United States.

What do Clara and Emery mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Emery means "industrious, brave" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Clara and Emery boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Emery is primarily a girl name.

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