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Clarity

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Pronounced KLAR-ih-tee /ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/Medium

Meaning: Clarity, lucidityMedium

In 30 seconds: Clarity is an English girl's name taken straight from the word meaning 'clarity' or 'lucidity'.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningClarity, lucidity
U.S. rank (2025)#1759 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births115 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,012

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519772025

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

Clarity is a virtue name drawn directly from the English word, carrying its plain meaning of lucidity and clearness. It belongs with other meaning-words used as girls' names. Its sense links it loosely to the Latin clarus, behind names like Clara.

Using the word itself gives the name a clean, transparent feel that matches its meaning. It reads as a modern, intentional choice rather than an inherited form.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Clarity is 'clarity, lucidity', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Clarity — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Clarity…

Clara— Shares the same Latin clarus root meaning bright and clear.
Clare— A related name built on the same 'clear, bright' sense.
Charity— a fellow English choice
Honesty— lands in the same popularity range
Loyalty— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Clarity mean?

Clarity is usually explained as meaning 'clarity, lucidity' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Clarity?

It's commonly said KLAR-ih-tee /ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/.

Is Clarity a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Clarity is used as a girl name.

How popular is Clarity?

In 2024, Clarity ranked #2887 in the U.S. for girls, with 57 births recorded.

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