What is the origin of the name Claira?

Claira is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Claira?

Claira is currently ranked #1740 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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Claira

KLAY-ruh

Popularity

#1740

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

2,616

Peak Year

#149 in 2014

First Recorded

1927

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Variant spelling of Clara, derived from the Latin 'clarus', meaning 'clear', 'bright', or 'famous'.

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Claire Clare

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Claire Clare

Spelling Variations

Clara Clare

Similar Names

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Personality Traits

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