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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Claira — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Clair|Claire
CelticGirl↑↑ Surging

Claira

KLAIR-uh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#1740
↑↑ Surging
#1740
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 25
Peak rank
#1732 in 2020
5yr change
+402 ranks
Birth frequency
3.2 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1740 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Claira

Popularity score: 25  ·  SSA Rank: #1740

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+402 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticScottishGirl2-syllableClassicBright/Light meaningLightModern VariantLuminousUncommon
Character
luminous claritygentle gracebright intelligenceartistic sensitivityquiet strength
STRONG
High confidence

Claira is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1740 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +402 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1740 · rare
Claira at a Glance
Meaning:A Scottish variant of Claire, derived from Latin 'clarus' meaning 'clear' or 'bright', often associated with clarity and light
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Celtic
Peak rank:#1732 in 2020
5yr change:+402 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
ClaireClaraCairaKeiraCiaraLiara
Similar Style
IslaEiraSiennaNoraFiona
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Claira
MaeveEwanIslaRowan◈SadieCalumSorchaEuan
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Claira illustration
Name Intelligence
Claira · Overview
Summary

Claira is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1740 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Claira scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 402 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Modern character
Claira carries a soft, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Claira is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
claira.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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