Declining since 2008.
Popularity of Anaclara since 2002
Babies named Anaclara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Anaclara is a modern compound name that first entered U.S. records in 2002, combining the classic favorites Ana and Clara. It reached its peak popularity in 2008, but has been on a downward trajectory since then and remains outside the top 1000. The name's construction reflects a broader trend in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking families of blending two traditional names into one distinctive appellation. While precise rankings are not available, its peak year aligns with a period of growing interest in elaborate feminine names. Today, Anaclara carries a graceful, melodic quality but remains relatively rare, favoring those who appreciate compound names without committing to a single classic.
Anaclara is a modern compound of Ana (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace') and Clara (from Latin clarus, 'bright, clear'). This type of double-barreled first name is most common in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking cultures, where it emerged in the late 20th century as a fashionable blending of two traditional names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ana, Clara, Ani, Clari
Variants: Ana Clara, Ana-Clara
Sibling names for Anaclara
Names that share Anaclara's style, for a brother or sister.
