Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Klara Updated January 11, 2026 by Jennifer M. Klara Gender: Female Origin: Hungarian Meaning: Illustrious ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Klara? The name Klara is primarily a female name of Hungarian origin that means Illustrious. form of ClaraPeople who like the name Klara also like: Audrey, Charlotte, Ella, Keira, Genevieve, Nora, Clara, Owen, Gavin, Landon, Liam, Declan, Benjamin, Jacob Names like Klara: Keller, Killara, Kesler, Killer, Kaylor, Klyara, Kyler, Kylara, Kalare, Kylar Stats for the Name Klara Klara is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Klara is currently not ranked in U.S. births