Amelia vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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

Amelia Rank #3
Clay Rank #544

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #544 for Clay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Clay ___

  • Clay Thomas
  • Clay Allen
  • Clay James
  • Clay Robert
  • Clay Edward
  • Clay Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Clay

Brock Wade Sawyer Reed Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Clay more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Clay mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Clay boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Clay is primarily a boy name.

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