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Klaire

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Pronounced KLER /ˈklɛɹ/High

Meaning: Clear, bright, famousMedium

In 30 seconds: Klaire is an English name meaning 'clear, bright, famous', a stylized spelling of Claire.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Greek
MeaningClear, bright, famous
U.S. rank (2025)#2977 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births56 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,814

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219822025

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

The meaning here, clear and bright, comes from the Latin family behind Clara and Claire, with 'famous' woven in alongside. Klaire trades the usual C for a K, giving a familiar classic a fresh, modern surface while keeping its luminous sense.

Its variations span the whole group, from the rounded Clara to the streamlined Clare and the central-European Klára, so Klaire reads as one creative stop along a long-established line.

Did you know? Klaire is a spelling variant of Claire, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'clear, bright, famous' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Klaire — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ClaraClairClareKlaraKlára

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If you like Klaire…

Claire— the standard spelling of the same 'clear, bright' name
Clara— a listed fuller form from the same luminous root
Clare— a listed trimmed spelling of the same name
Klara— a listed continental spelling sharing the 'k' opening
Clarissa— a related elaboration built on the same Clara root

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Klaire mean?

Klaire is usually explained as meaning 'clear, bright, famous' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Klaire?

It's commonly said KLER /ˈklɛɹ/.

Is Klaire a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Klaire?

In 2024, Klaire ranked #2672 in the U.S. for girls, with 65 births recorded.

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