Clay vs Marda

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

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Marda

Girl #71,099 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Lady, mistress of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Germanic Eastern European Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,099
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mar, Mardie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Marda Rank #71,099

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #71099 for Marda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clay ___

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

Marda ___

  • Marda Louise
  • Marda Ellen
  • Marda Ruth
  • Marda June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clay

Brock Wade Sawyer Reed Quinn

If you choose Marda

Hildred Vera Bertha Edna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Marda more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Marda at #71099 in the United States.

What do Clay and Marda mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Marda means "Lady, mistress of the house" (Aramaic origin).

Are Clay and Marda boy or girl names?

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

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