Klara vs Wilhelmina

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

Wilhelmina

Girl #1,801 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"determined protector, will to protect"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,801
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mina, Willa, Billie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Klara Rank #1,849
Wilhelmina Rank #1,801

Wilhelmina is more popular, ranked #1801 vs #1849 for Klara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Klara ___

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

Wilhelmina ___

  • Wilhelmina Rose
  • Wilhelmina Grace
  • Wilhelmina Jane
  • Wilhelmina Elizabeth
  • Wilhelmina Louise
  • Wilhelmina Charlotte

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Klara

Otto Hans Luisa Felix Lena

If you choose Wilhelmina

Maximilian Frederica Eugenia Leopold Augusta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Klara or Wilhelmina more popular?

Wilhelmina is more popular, ranked #1801 compared to Klara at #1849 in the United States.

What do Klara and Wilhelmina mean?

Klara means "clear, bright" (Latin origin). Wilhelmina means "determined protector, will to protect" (Germanic origin).

Are Klara and Wilhelmina boy or girl names?

Klara is primarily a girl name. Wilhelmina is primarily a girl name.

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