Koda vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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

Koda Rank #465
Clay Rank #544

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Koda or Clay more popular?

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

What do Koda and Clay mean?

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

Are Koda and Clay boy or girl names?

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

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