Clara vs Noah

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clara Rank #78
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clara

Theodore Violet Henry Alice Felix

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Clara at #78 in the United States.

What do Clara and Noah mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clara and Noah boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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