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Clay vs Zakai

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

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Zakai Rank #603

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #603 for Zakai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Zakai more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Zakai at #603 in the United States.

What do Clay and Zakai mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Zakai means "pure, innocent, righteous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clay and Zakai boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Zakai is primarily a boy name.

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