How popular do you think Clara will be?

thepancakes · December 2014

I've loved the name Clara for years. It was my grandma's name. Now that we're expecting baby #2 it's at the top of my list. But it seems to be rising pretty steadily in popularity. This wouldn't bother me so much if I didn't have the most common last name in the US. I don't mind my kids sharing a name with others in their class, but sharing a first and last name can get complicated. So, how high do you think it will rise? Do you see it as the next Emma/Sophia? I know no one can say for sure, but I'd like to get some opinions.

shannm · December 2014

I agree with PP, I don't think it is going to be in the top 10.

housewifebecomesher · December 2014

I love the name! I agree with PP, not top 10 at this time.

marchbride32407 · December 2014

It's a beautiful name. I don't think it will ever be an Emma/Sophia, etc. Maybe make it to 50 or so, but I don't see it making it that much further. It was my great grandmother's name and I think it's lovely and timeless.

Mrs Hilbert · December 2014

Clara is beautiful! I don't see it being a Top 10 name anytime soon.

4N6s · December 2014

I've never met a Clara and don't know any.

ScarletBegonia79 · December 2014

i love love love clara and am not concerned about it rising too high in popularity. now i just have to convince DH...

Renisra+2 · December 2014

I wanted Clara, but it was vetoed. *Sigh* I agree with the others though, I don't see it becoming the next big thing. I'm still waiting for Elsa and Katniss to take over the charts!

I also only know one little Clara, and she lives in the UK.

Cocoasushi · December 2014

I think Clara would be a little more popular in the UK because of the show Doctor Who. I think it sounds lovely

DawnJM25 · December 2014

I agree with PPs. It's a lovely name, and I don't see it as the next Emma/Isabella/Sophia.

kassy66 · December 2014

I personally know 4 Clara's but they are all varying ages, so I don't think it's too trendy or decade-specific. It's a very pretty name though.

BeachBum678 · December 2014

It's rising in popularity, but I don't see it being a top 10 name any time soon. I think it's in the 130's right now.

Question: do most people pronounce it CLAIR-ruh or CLAH-ruh? I know both pronunciations are legit, but personally I really like CLAIR-uh and really don't like CLAH-ruh.

jburdet1 · December 2014

Clara is our top girl pick currently. I agree with the others that it may continue to climb but probably won't be top 10.

solaceinthelight · December 2014

Clara (CLAIRE-uh) is our top pick as well. First Daughter is Elleda after my grandmother.

this decaf life · January 2015

I don't think it'll become too popular, pockets of popularity for sure but not nationwide.

I only knew one IRL, she was a really old insane lady and we pronounced it CLAIR-uh. I can see how people find the name attractive but she ruined the name for me.

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