The baby name Clairah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KLAIR-ə (KLAIR-uh) — IPA: /ˈklɛərə/.
The baby name Clairah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KLAIR-ə (KLAIR-uh) — IPA: /ˈklɛərə/.
Clairah is in Origin.
Clairah is a modern, ornamental spelling that builds on Claire/Clara, ultimately from Latin clarus, “clear, bright, illustrious.” Via medieval Latin Clara and Old French Claire, the name spread across Europe and gained renown through Saint Clare of Assisi (Italian Chiara) in the 13th century, then enjoyed broad revival in the 19th and 20th centuries. The final -ah aligns with contemporary Anglophone style and suggests the two-syllable pronunciation “CLAIR-uh,” though “CLAIR-ah” is also heard.
Variants and cognates include Clara and Claire (English/French), Clare (English/Irish), Klara (German, Slavic, Scandinavian), and Chiara (Italian). Related elaborations are Clarissa and Clarice; diminutives include Clary and Clarey. Though Clair once appeared as a male given name, modern usage skews strongly feminine. Clairah remains rare, offering a distinctive twist while preserving the time-tested meaning of clarity, brightness, and fame.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| United States | Girls | 2015 | #918 | 6 | 9,502 |
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