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Klair

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Pronounced KLAIR /ˈklɛər/Medium

Meaning: A K- variant spelling of Claire, from the Latin clarus, 'clear; bright; famous.' The K- gives a modern twist to a classic.Medium

In 30 seconds: A bright one-beat name: Klair is Claire — 'clear; bright; famous' — with a modern K- (said 'KLAIR'). Crisp and classic.
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Origin MediumFrench, Latin
MeaningA K- variant spelling of Claire, from the Latin clarus, 'clear; bright; famous.' The K- gives a modern twist to a classic.
U.S. rank (2025)#14118 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 207

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419912025

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

Klair re-spells Claire, from the Latin clarus, 'clear; bright; famous.' It reads as a modern take on a classic, rare in this K- form but instantly familiar in sound (said 'KLAIR').

This spelling appears only rarely in the U.S., against the common Claire/Clare. Rare in form, classic at root, and crisp.

Did you know? Klair is a K- spelling of Claire, from the Latin clarus, 'clear; bright; famous'; the K- gives a timeless name a fresh, modern edge (said 'KLAIR').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Klair — Claire variant; Latin clarus 'bright'

Variations

ClaireClareKlaire

Nicknames

KlairyRai

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If you like Klair…

Claire— the classic it re-spells
Clara— a like clarus 'bright' name
Klara— a like K- Clara spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Klair mean?

Klair is a spelling of Claire, from the Latin clarus, 'clear; bright; famous.'

How do you pronounce Klair?

It's said KLAIR /ˈklɛər/ — one syllable.

Is Klair a boy or girl name?

Klair is a girl's name.

How popular is Klair?

Klair is a rare spelling in the U.S., though Claire is popular.

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