Klara
- Pronunciation
- [Kla-ra]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- "Clear, Bright"
- Origin
- French
Klara Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,973 baby girls have been named Klara. The name peaked in 2019 with 152 US births that year (rank #1457). In 2024, ranked #1854 nationally — 397 places below its 2019 peak.
Top States for Klara
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Klara births are: California (232), Illinois (151), New York (149).
Other French-Origin Names Like Klara
If you like Klara's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →
5-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Klara's exact length and starting letter: Kaage, Kacee, Kacey, Kacia, Kacie.
Quick Facts About Klara
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Compare Klara to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Klara against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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