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The baby name Klara is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'IPA': ['/ˈklɑːrə/', '/ˈklærə/', '/ˈklaːra/'], 'respelling': ['KLAH-ruh', 'KLARE-uh', 'KLAH-rah']}.

Klara is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: {'IPA': ['/ˈklɑːrə/', '/ˈklærə/', '/ˈklaːra/'], 'respelling': ['KLAH-ruh', 'KLARE-uh', 'KLAH-rah']}

What is the meaning of the name Klara ?

The baby name Klara is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'IPA': ['/ˈklɑːrə/', '/ˈklærə/', '/ˈklaːra/'], 'respelling': ['KLAH-ruh', 'KLARE-uh', 'KLAH-rah']}.

Klara is Latin in Origin.

Klara is the Central and Northern European form of Clara, from Latin clarus, meaning “clear, bright, illustrious.” The K-spelling reflects Germanic and Slavic orthography and appears in German, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian (Klára), the Nordic languages, and the Baltics (Estonian Klaara).

The cult of Saint Clare of Assisi (Santa Chiara, 13th century) spread the name across medieval Europe, later enjoying 19th‑century revivals and remaining popular in Scandinavia and Central/Eastern Europe today; many calendars mark 11 August as Klara’s name day. International variants include Clara and Clare (English), Claire (French), Chiara (Italian), Klára (Czech/Hungarian), Klaara (Estonian), and Clarissa as an elaborated form; diminutives include Klári (Hungarian) and Klárka (Czech/Slovak). Across languages, Klara carries connotations of brightness, purity, and renown - an accessible classic with a crisp, modern edge.

Klara has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Klara

Klara Rumyanova Actor · Born 1929 · Russia Klara Rumyanova was a beloved Russian actress and singer, best known for her work as a voice actress in Soviet animation. She famously voiced the character of Cheburashka in the popular animated series. Her distinctive voice brought many animated characters to life, making her a cherished figure in Russian entertainment. Klara Luchko Actor · Born 1925 · Russia Klara Luchko was a Russian actress best known for her role in the film 'Cossacks of the Kuban'. Born in 1925, she became a prominent figure in Soviet cinema, also starring in 'The Return of Vasili Bortnikov' and 'The Fate of a Man'. Klára Issová Actor · Born 1979 · Czech Republic Klára Issová is a Czech actress best known for her role in the film 'Beauty in Trouble'. She has also appeared in 'The Mists of Avalon' and 'The Prince and Me'. Born in 1979, she has become a prominent figure in Czech cinema.

Klara – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 874
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
Austria Girls 2024 #42 174 60
Norway Girls 2025 #43 117 453
SI 0 #46 35 1,612
Iceland Girls 0 #50 13 132
Sweden Girls 2022 #60 168 1,568
AL 0 #60 16 2,372
HR Girls 0 #63 836 3,687
SI Girls 0 #63 141 2,769
AL Girls 0 #64 244 4,141
LU 0 #65 2 2,830
BG 0 #80 3 1,799
RS 0 #84 1 923
KZ 0 #88 7 1,452
HR 0 #94 105 2,081
CZ Girls 0 #97 663 5,378
Switzerland Girls 2024 #101 35 1,786
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
HU 0 #103 12 1,675
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
GE Girls 0 #105 4 1,564
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
CZ 0 #113 88 3,154
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
RS Girls 0 #122 14 1,651
CY Girls 0 #123 3 3,755
HU Girls 0 #125 122 3,308
IQ 0 #126 8 3,533
KZ Girls 0 #127 331 5,862
EE Girls 0 #135 8 1,888
IR 0 #137 103 4,221
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
MT Girls 0 #150 4 3,773
IR Girls 0 #164 645 8,334
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
PL Girls 0 #165 361 5,096
Belgium Girls 2023 #166 25 419
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Girls 0 #187 4 4,850
DK 0 #190 14 5,198
RU 0 #191 4 3,641
Austria 0 #192 22 850
LT Girls 0 #193 8 1,904
GR Girls 0 #194 49 6,293
PL 0 #196 17 2,600
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
BG Girls 0 #214 10 3,559
NA Girls 0 #215 10 7,146
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
PS 0 #219 8 5,692
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
DK Girls 0 #224 96 7,429
Austria Girls 0 #235 227 1,885
IQ Girls 0 #238 319 11,303
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
HR Boys 0 #255 5 3,997
EC Girls 0 #256 3 3,650
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
Canada Girls 2024 #258 28 2,795
IL 0 #261 14 6,291
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
TW Girls 0 #283 7 8,139
AL Boys 0 #286 13 5,122
KZ Boys 0 #289 8 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #300 6 6,530
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
PL Boys 0 #334 7 6,459
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
RU Girls 0 #339 169 11,913
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
IL Girls 0 #354 309 11,648
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
SD Girls 0 #354 5 7,678
BR 0 #355 6 5,969
CN Girls 0 #357 3 8,829
MU Girls 0 #359 4 8,539
France Girls 2021 #366 40 3,185
Finland Girls 0 #367 25 1,368
NL 0 #377 15 2,481
PS Girls 0 #377 151 10,981
Germany 0 #392 46 2,542
Germany Girls 0 #393 621 4,949
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
EG 0 #404 9 6,387
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
OM Girls 0 #421 4 15,987
PH Girls 0 #425 5 13,098
ZA 0 #437 11 14,421
Spain 0 #439 14 2,326
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
PT Girls 0 #464 8 7,952
Finland Girls 2026 #494 311 3,895
CO 0 #502 9 7,768
KW Girls 0 #506 10 19,177
PA Girls 0 #513 6 9,861
CR Girls 0 #523 10 11,342
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
CM Girls 0 #528 13 11,671
AE Girls 0 #534 20 20,968
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
SG Girls 0 #558 29 18,916
IR Boys 0 #560 6 10,162
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
HK Girls 0 #602 14 16,104
IL Boys 0 #621 5 10,983
LB 0 #624 35 13,263
AR Girls 0 #628 3 8,289
IQ Boys 0 #629 39 13,071
BO Girls 0 #648 4 9,488
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
IT 0 #675 40 4,183
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SY 0 #706 23 11,684
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
NL Girls 0 #753 204 5,933
EG Girls 0 #763 198 14,742
NG Girls 0 #775 12 15,093
BR Boys 0 #783 3 12,213
United States Girls 2024 #809 108 8,487
TN 0 #817 13 13,765
BR Girls 0 #840 102 12,708
CL Girls 0 #840 12 14,098
Spain Girls 0 #876 108 5,561
IT Girls 0 #883 639 9,415
SA Girls 0 #917 19 25,931
EG Boys 0 #922 4 15,035
PE Girls 0 #926 18 14,861
Germany Boys 0 #936 17 5,697
MY Girls 0 #967 28 24,821
CO Girls 0 #984 95 16,140
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
ZA Girls 0 #1,045 97 25,928
MA 0 #1,075 54 20,986
MX Girls 0 #1,089 95 17,781
TR 0 #1,113 99 19,440
DZ 0 #1,126 51 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,270 3 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,460 12 10,046

Klara is popular in 83 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
France
Ireland
Canada
Flanders, Belgium

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People also ask about Klara

Klara is predominantly a girl's name.
Klara is a 2 syllable name, pronounced {'IPA': ['/ˈklɑːrə/', '/ˈklærə/', '/ˈklaːra/'], 'respelling': ['KLAH-ruh', 'KLARE-uh', 'KLAH-rah']}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Clara, Klára, Claire, Clare, Chiara and Clarissa.
Yes, very popular — Klara ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 11 countries.
Klara ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Klara's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #77 in 2015 to #43 in 2025 in Norway.
Yes — 3 notable people named Klara are in our database, including Klara Rumyanova (Actor), Klara Luchko (Actor), Klára Issová (Actor).