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Clay

male

Meaning

"Clay Soil"

An English surname and word name, it can also function as a short form of Clayton, reflecting associations with earth and land.

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Popularity History of Clay

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#543Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#543

Clay was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+38

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Clay Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Clay.

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Klay
Nickname

Similar Names to Clay

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al-ig-ZAN-der

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Adam

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Arnold

“Eagle Power”

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Baby Name Lists That Include Clay

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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