Clifton vs Flara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flara

Girl #17,228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flower; blooming"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American Italian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,228
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Flar, Lara

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clifton Rank #1,756
Flara Rank #17,228

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 vs #17228 for Flara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clifton ___

  • Clifton James
  • Clifton Earl
  • Clifton Lee
  • Clifton Ray
  • Clifton Wayne
  • Clifton Douglas

Flara ___

  • Flara Belle
  • Flara Rose
  • Flara Elise
  • Flara Jane
  • Flara Vivienne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clifton

Randolph Wendell Gloria Shirley Douglas

If you choose Flara

Flora Cora Lila Petal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clifton or Flara more popular?

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 compared to Flara at #17228 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Flara mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin). Flara means "flower; blooming" (Latin origin).

Are Clifton and Flara boy or girl names?

Clifton is primarily a boy name. Flara is primarily a girl name.

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