Emma vs Klara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Klara

Girl #1,849 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"clear, bright"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

German Swedish Czech Polish Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,849
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kla

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Klara Rank #1,849

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1849 for Klara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Klara ___

  • Klara Rose
  • Klara Jane
  • Klara Elizabeth
  • Klara Anne
  • Klara Marie
  • Klara Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Klara

Otto Hans Luisa Felix Lena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Klara more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Klara at #1849 in the United States.

What do Emma and Klara mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Klara means "clear, bright" (Latin origin).

Are Emma and Klara boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Klara is primarily a girl name.

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