Gender: Female
Origin: French
Meaning: Bright or clear
Pronunciation: klɛər, /klɛər/, K L EH R
Popularity Rank: #517
The name Claire is of French origin and means 'bright' or 'clear'. It is derived from the Latin word 'clarus'. Claire conveys a sense of purity, clarity, and intelligence.
The name Claire is of French origin and means Bright or clear, conveying a sense of purity and intelligence., Bright, Famous. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Claire is commonly found in United Kingdom, France, United States of America, and 89 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: klɛər
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /klɛər/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K L EH R
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce Claire correctly by listening to our 16 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Claire correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Claire with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Claire might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Claire spoken.
At NamesLook, the name Claire is recorded 111,246 times globally, ranking it as the 517th most common name worldwide.
Claire is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 42,128 occurrences, making it the 31th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Claire is found among 1 in every 13 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #31 | 1 : 13 |
| France | #83 | 1 : 37 |
| United States of America | #540 | 1 : 172 |
| Ireland | #37 | 1 : 17 |
| Canada | #274 | 1 : 181 |
| Belgium | #327 | 1 : 155 |
| South Africa | #1,234 | 1 : 1,358 |
| Cameroon | #157 | 1 : 275 |
| Netherlands | #649 | 1 : 277 |
| Italy | #2,120 | 1 : 1,290 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Claire from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Indian Baby Names French Baby Names American Baby Names Christian Baby Names Gujarati Baby Names Latin Baby Names
Claire Bear, Clairy fairy, ClaiClai, Miss Clairey, Clairey Pie, Clairvoyant, Claireific, Clairevoyance, Claire-beara, Clairetastic
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Claire? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Claire. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.