Clara vs Samantha
Comparing Clara and Samantha? Both are popular picks for parents in 2026. Clara ranks in the Top 250 tier and traces to Latin naming roots (meaning "Bright, clear"). Samantha sits in the Top 250 tier with Aramaic origins (meaning "Listener").
Clara
- Meaning: Bright, clear
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity (2026): Top 250
- Full Clara name page
Samantha
- Meaning: Listener
- Origin: Aramaic
- Popularity (2026): Top 250
- Full Samantha name page
Which name is more popular: Clara or Samantha?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Clara ranks higher (Top 250) than Samantha (Top 250).