Clea vs Kaela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clea

Girl #5,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"short form of Cleopatra"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,323
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clee

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Popularity Comparison

Clea Rank #5,323
Kaela Rank #5,389

Clea is more popular, ranked #5323 vs #5389 for Kaela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clea ___

  • Clea Rose
  • Clea Jane
  • Clea Marie
  • Clea Anne
  • Clea Belle
  • Clea Elise

Kaela ___

  • Kaela Rose
  • Kaela Marie
  • Kaela Ann
  • Kaela Lynn
  • Kaela Grace
  • Kaela Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kaela

Niall Brennan Sienna Fiona Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clea or Kaela more popular?

Clea is more popular, ranked #5323 compared to Kaela at #5389 in the United States.

What do Clea and Kaela mean?

Clea means "short form of Cleopatra" (Greek origin). Kaela means "slender, fair" (Gaelic origin).

Are Clea and Kaela boy or girl names?

Clea is primarily a girl name. Kaela is primarily a girl name.

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