Clea

Clea: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Meaning and origin of Clea

  • A female given name.

How popular is Clea?

20U.S. babies in 2025
#2898peak rank (1936)
825babies since 1880

Since 1880, 815 girls and 10 boys in the U.S. have been named Clea (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2898 in 1936. Its highest rank for boys was #3611 in 1937. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Clea FAQ

What does the name Clea mean?

A female given name.

How popular is the name Clea?

Since 1880, 815 girls and 10 boys in the U.S. have been named Clea (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2898 in 1936. Its highest rank for boys was #3611 in 1937. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Clea a boy or girl name?

Clea is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 815 girls and 10 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.