Clora

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How to Pronounce Clora

Pronounced KLOR-uh /ˈklɔːr.ə/Medium

Meaning: Clora reads as a soft American blend of Clara, from Latin clarus, 'bright, clear', and Cora, from Greek kore, 'maiden'; it carries the 'bright' sense of Clara through its cl- opening.Low

In 30 seconds: Clora is a warm turn-of-the-century name blending Clara ('bright') and Cora ('maiden') into one gentle sound (said 'KLOR-uh').

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Origin LowLatin, Greek

MeaningClora reads as a soft American blend of Clara, from Latin clarus, 'bright, clear', and Cora, from Greek kore, 'maiden'; it carries the 'bright' sense of Clara through its cl- opening.

U.S. rank (1973)#8668 ↘ Falling

1973 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1924

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,800

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Clora is best understood as a bridge between Clara (Latin clarus, 'bright, clear') and Cora (Greek kore, 'maiden'), a kind of blend that early-1900s American families favored. The 'bright' meaning of Clara carries over most naturally.

It was a modest choice that crested in the mid nineteen-twenties and slipped to rarity after mid-century, making it a great-grandmother's name today. It has not joined the current wave of reviving vintage C-names.

Did you know? Clora sat right between two better-known names: it looks like Clara with a hint of Cora, and it peaked around 1924 at only a few dozen girls a year.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Clora — blend of Clara and Cora; U.S. early-1900s vintage

Variations

ClaraCoraKlora

Nicknames

CloCora

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Cora— the Greek 'maiden' name folded into its sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Clora mean?

Clora is an early-twentieth-century blend of Clara ('bright, clear', Latin) and Cora ('maiden', Greek).

How do you pronounce Clora?

It's said KLOR-uh /ˈklɔːr.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Clora a boy or girl name?

Clora is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Clora?

Clora was a modest early-twentieth-century choice and has been very rare since the mid-century.