Claira Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Claira is a name of Latin origin meaning 'clear' or 'bright'. It evolved from the Latin 'Clara' and has seen usage in various forms throughout history. The name conveys traits of clarity and intelligence, and it does not have a biblical background. It gained popularity in the 19th century and remains a fashionable choice today.
The name Claira is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Claira has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Claira' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 8598th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9268th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2568th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1753rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Claira' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Claira"
Pronunciation
/ˈklɛə.rə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Claira is derived from the Latin word 'clarus', which means 'clear' or 'bright'. The name is often associated with clarity and brightness.
Meaning
clear, bright
Language Evolution
Clara (Latin), Clara (Old French), Clara (English)
Historical Usage
The name Clara gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, and has seen a resurgence in recent years.
Variants & Derivatives
Clara, Claire, Clare
Modern Popularity & Image
Claira is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with positivity and intelligence.
Famous People
Claira Janover – activist and public speaker, Claira Smith – author and educator
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Claira"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Claira"
"Claira" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 8598th of 9107 | 6 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 9268th of 27321 | 109 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2568th of 35406 | 1,046 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1753rd of 30306 | 1,445 |
Regional Popularity of "Claira" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Claira" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
45.20% 2071st/4582 |
94.17% 4863rd/5164 |
47.86% 3500th/7313 |
34.21% 2553rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
33.58% 1338th/3984 |
52.80% 2369th/4487 |
31.46% 2146th/6822 |
35.26% 2213th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Claira"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Claira" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.