Clara
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“Bright; clear; famous”
Popularity Over Time
Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960s–2020s)
The Story
Clara is a Latin name meaning "Bright; clear; famous." Currently ranked #202 nationally with 3,060 births in the latest SSA data. 📈 Rising trend: +2% vs the previous decade.
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