Clay vs Mia

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
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #544 for Clay.

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

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clay

Brock Wade Sawyer Reed Quinn

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Mia mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Clay and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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