Clay vs Koda

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

Koda

Boy #465 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, companion"

Origin: Lakota Sioux

Cultural Roots

Native American American Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#465
Total SSA Count
665
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Koda Rank #465

Koda is more popular, ranked #465 vs #544 for Clay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Koda more popular?

Koda is more popular, ranked #465 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Koda mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Koda means "friend, companion" (Lakota Sioux origin).

Are Clay and Koda boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Koda is primarily a boy name.

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