Girl name · German
Klara
“bright, clear”
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Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Klara.
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Klara — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Klara is the continental spelling of Clara, from Latin clarus — bright, clear, and by extension famous, the sense that survives in clarity and declare. The K is the whole difference and it does more work than a single letter should: it moves the name from Victorian England to Mitteleuropa.
Clare of Assisi gave the name its medieval currency; the Poor Clares still carry it. In German-speaking countries it never fully left, which is why it reads as continuous rather than revived.
Two syllables, said KLAH-rah. The consonant cluster at the front means it pairs best with a vowel-opening middle (Klara Elise). On our vibe map it is Vintage Elegant.
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All German names →Klara — common questions
Is Klara a boy or girl name?
Klara is traditionally a girl name of German origin.
What does the name Klara mean?
Klara means “bright, clear” of German origin. Klara is the continental spelling of Clara, from Latin clarus — bright, clear, and by extension famous, the sense that survives in clarity and declare. The K is the whole difference and it does more work than a single letter should: it moves the name from Victorian England to Mitteleuropa.
Where does the name Klara come from?
Klara is German in origin. Clare of Assisi gave the name its medieval currency; the Poor Clares still carry it. In German-speaking countries it never fully left, which is why it reads as continuous rather than revived.
What are common nicknames for Klara?
Lala — the short-forms parents most often use for Klara.
How popular is Klara?
Klara did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Klara you might want for the nursery.