Clea
Meaning
"short form of Cleopatra"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,323
- Total SSA Count
- 24
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Clee
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"short form of Cleopatra"
Origin: Greek
"stag clearing, deer meadow"
Origin: Old English
Hartlee is more popular, ranked #5200 vs #5323 for Clea.
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Hartlee is more popular, ranked #5200 compared to Clea at #5323 in the United States.
Clea means "short form of Cleopatra" (Greek origin). Hartlee means "stag clearing, deer meadow" (Old English origin).
Clea is primarily a girl name. Hartlee is primarily a girl name.