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Omari vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Omari

Boy #619 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God the highest (variant interpretation)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Swahili-speaking African Arabic American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#619
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
3
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

Omari Rank #619
Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #619 for Omari.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Omari or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Omari at #619 in the United States.

What do Omari and Clay mean?

Omari means "God the highest (variant interpretation)" (Arabic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Omari and Clay boy or girl names?

Omari is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.

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