Clara
Meaning: Clear, bright, famous
Origin: Latin clara — feminine of clarus (clear, bright, illustrious)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #368
Total births: 241
History: Clara surged in the 2010s as a vintage name in Australia. The name means 'bright and clear' — like an Australian morning. Clara represents the vintage revival in Australian naming.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2020) | #87 |
| Babies named Clara in 2020 | 82 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 241 |
| Peak year | 2018 (83 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #84 |
| Years in records | 2018–2020 (3 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Clara
What does the name Clara mean?
Clara means “Clear, bright, famous” from Latin clara — feminine of clarus (clear, bright, illustrious) roots.
What is the origin of the name Clara?
Clara has Latin clara — feminine of clarus (clear, bright, illustrious) origin. The traditional meaning is “Clear, bright, famous”.
How popular is Clara in Australia?
Clara ranked #87 in Australia in 2020 — given to 82 babies that year.
When was Clara most popular?
Clara peaked in 2018 with 83 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Clara a boy or girl name?
Clara is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Claras in registered births are female.