Clay vs Asa

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

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

Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Asa Rank #475

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Asa more popular?

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

What do Clay and Asa mean?

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

Are Clay and Asa boy or girl names?

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

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