Claira
Meaningclear, bright · English form of Clara
- US rank
- #1,818
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,493 in 2014
110 babies were named Claira in the US in 2025. It has dropped 90 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1927–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Claira you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 14,620 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Claira, 110 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Claira would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryClaira first shows up in US birth records in 1927, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 98 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2014, when it reached #1,493.
- Then vs nowClaira is 3.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 54,945 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 14,620.
- TrendClaira has slipped 90 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,818. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningClaira is an English form of Clara, which means “clear, bright”. Our records link it to French and Latin roots.
About the name Claira
Claira is a girl name of French and Latin origin meaning “clear, bright”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ira”. US birth records list Claira for girls from 1927 to 2025, in 41 of those 99 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #1,493 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,818, with 110 babies.
Origin:French namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 3.1 | 322,581 girls |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 3,125,000 girls |
| 1980s | 0.8 | 1,190,476 girls |
| 1990s | 9.6 | 104,167 girls |
| 2000s | 32 | 31,221 girls |
| 2010s | 74 | 13,481 girls |
| 2020s | 65 | 15,440 girls |
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- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
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- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Claira
What does the name Claira mean?
Claira means “clear, bright” in English, as a form of Clara.
What is the origin of the name Claira?
Claira has French, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Claira a boy or girl name?
Claira is a girl name.
How popular is the name Claira?
Claira ranked #1,818 for US girls in 2025, given to 110 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#1,493).