Girl name · Latin
Clara
Clara is a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "Bright, clear". It is a vintage name enjoying a genuine revival, and we file it here as a vintage-revival and a classic name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.
At a glance
- Meaning
- Bright, clear
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Style
- vintage, classic
Names similar to Clara
Sharing at least one style with Clara — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.
Sibling name pairings
Names that share Clara's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.
Questions about the name Clara
What does the name Clara mean?
Clara is of Latin origin and means "Bright, clear".
Is Clara a popular baby name in the UK?
Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Clara" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.
What names are similar to Clara?
Names with a similar style to Clara include Florence, Evelyn, Phoebe, Penelope.
For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.
Reviewed July 2026.