Germanic form of Clara from Latin 'clara' meaning clear or bright, simple elegance.
Nicknames
klar · lara
Vibe
strongwarmtimeless
How it ages.
Strong German and Scandinavian baseline; international revival trend emerging alongside Clara surge.
The cultural moment.
Germany and Scandinavia show increasing usage 2010-2025; US and UK minimal; Australia slight growth. Currently ranks #50 in Austria and #60 in Germany.