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Asa vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Asa Rank #475
Clay Rank #544

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 vs #544 for Clay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Clay more popular?

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Asa and Clay mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Asa and Clay boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.

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