Clara
A girl's name meaning clear, bright, famous.
Approved in Estados Unidos. Clara is on the official SSA list of names you can register. 29,240 births registered in 2016–2025.
Origin
Of Latin origin, the feminine form of Clarus, meaning clear, bright or famous.
Story
It was popularised largely through Saint Clare of Assisi in the 13th century, a follower of Saint Francis who founded the Order of Poor Clares. In English it first appeared as Clare, with the Latinate spelling Clara becoming more common in the 19th century. It is used across many European languages, including Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, French (Claire) and German (Klara).
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- Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications · SSA · ssa.gov (approved-name list & birth statistics)
- Behind the Name · Clara
- Wiktionary · Clara