Klara Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Klara originates from the Latin name Clara, meaning clear or bright. It has evolved through various historical forms, including Clare and Klara, across different languages. The name embodies traits of clarity and brightness. There is no biblical relevance associated with Klara. It gained popularity in the 19th century and is currently viewed as a classic name.

The name Klara is most popular in Illinois, 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, Klara has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling 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, 'Klara' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3742nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6012th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7459th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9044th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5305th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2580th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1764th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Klara' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Klara"

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Pronunciation

/ˈklɑːrə/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

Klara is derived from the Latin name 'Clara', which means 'clear' or 'bright'. The name has been used in various forms across different languages.

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Meaning

clear, bright

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Language Evolution

Clara (Latin), Clare (Old French), Klara (Germanic languages), Klara (Slavic languages)

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Historical Usage

The name Klara gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in Europe, as it was associated with the Latin word for brightness and clarity.

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Variants & Derivatives

Clara, Claire, Klara, Clare

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Klara is often perceived as a classic and timeless name, associated with qualities of clarity and brightness. It remains popular in various cultures.

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Famous People

Klara Zetkin, a German Marxist theorist and activist, Klara Smetanova, a Czech artist, Klara M. L. M. G. V. P. S. R. M. A. K. A. R.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Klara"

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 "Klara"

"Klara" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 3742nd of 9107 106
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 6012th of 9204 31
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 7459th of 12526 42
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 9044th of 19264 58
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 5305th of 27321 255
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 2580th of 35406 1,040
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1764th of 30306 1,436

Regional Popularity of "Klara" 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 "Klara" 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)
- 90.41%
4046th/4475
- 85.91%
5427th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
52.60%
2410th/4582
45.39%
2344th/5164
51.61%
3774th/7313
34.33%
2562nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
34.04%
1356th/3984
37.44%
1680th/4487
35.33%
2410th/6822
29.67%
1862nd/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Klara"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Klara" 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.