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Claribel

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Pronounced KLAIR-uh-bel /ˈklɛr.ə.bɛl/High

Meaning: A blend of Clara ('bright; clear') and Belle ('beautiful') — 'bright and beautiful'Low

In 30 seconds: Bright and beautiful: Claribel blends Clara and Belle. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA blend of Clara ('bright; clear') and Belle ('beautiful') — 'bright and beautiful'
U.S. rank (2025)#11154 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1984
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,977

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198418812025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Claribel is a blend of Clara ('bright; clear', Latin) and Belle ('beautiful', French) — 'bright and beautiful' (used by Spenser and Tennyson in poetry). A lyrical, classic name (said 'KLAIR-uh-bel'; nickname Clara).

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage name. Rare today, bright-and-beautiful at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Clara means 'bright; clear' (Latin) and Belle 'beautiful' (French) — Claribel joins them, 'bright and beautiful', lyrical and classic (said 'KLAIR-uh-bel').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Claribel — Latin/French blend

Variations

ClaribelleClarabelClaribella

Nicknames

Clara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Claribel mean?

Claribel blends Clara ('bright; clear') and Belle ('beautiful') — 'bright and beautiful'.

How do you pronounce Claribel?

It's said KLAIR-uh-bel /ˈklɛr.ə.bɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Claribel a boy or girl name?

Claribel is a girl's name.

How popular is Claribel?

Claribel is a rare name in the U.S.

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