Alijah vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
545
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alijah Rank #431
Clay Rank #544

Alijah is more popular, ranked #431 vs #544 for Clay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alijah or Clay more popular?

Alijah is more popular, ranked #431 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Alijah and Clay mean?

Alijah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Alijah and Clay boy or girl names?

Alijah is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.

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