Claira
A female given name from Latin, a rare nonstandard spelling of Clara.
Every Claira since 1927 — 2,727 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Claira
Claira is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,820 in 2025 with 110 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1927, 2,727 American babies have been named Claira. Its peak came in 2014, when 149 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Claira stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Claira year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 110 | #1,820 |
| 2024 | 116 | #1,744 |
| 2023 | 89 | #2,145 |
| 2022 | 102 | #1,947 |
| 2021 | 97 | #1,996 |
| 2020 | 116 | #1,732 |
| 2019 | 112 | #1,819 |
| 2018 | 136 | #1,585 |
| 2017 | 127 | #1,689 |
| 2016 | 131 | #1,650 |
| 2015 | 138 | #1,581 |
| 2014 | 149 | #1,494 |
| 2013 | 133 | #1,618 |
| 2012 | 126 | #1,680 |
| 2011 | 125 | #1,682 |
| 2010 | 122 | #1,713 |
| 2009 | 102 | #2,019 |
| 2008 | 96 | #2,109 |
| 2007 | 78 | #2,423 |
| 2006 | 73 | #2,517 |
| 2005 | 47 | #3,275 |
| 2004 | 44 | #3,403 |
| 2003 | 50 | #3,011 |
| 2002 | 36 | #3,669 |
| 2001 | 36 | #3,646 |
| 2000 | 33 | #3,821 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,023 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,007 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Claira mean?
A female given name from Latin, a rare nonstandard spelling of Clara.
How popular is the name Claira in 2025?
Claira ranked #1,820 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 110 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Claira?
2,727 babies have been named Claira in the United States since 1927, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Claira most popular?
Claira peaked in 2014, when 149 newborns received the name.
Is Claira a boy or girl name?
Claira is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Claira rising or falling?
Claira is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.