Clem vs Jia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clem

Boy #9,809 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mild, merciful"

Origin: Latin clemens

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,809
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Jia

Girl #1,828 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"auspicious, praiseworthy"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Chinese-American East Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,828
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clem Rank #9,809
Jia Rank #1,828

Jia is more popular, ranked #1828 vs #9809 for Clem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clem ___

  • Clem James
  • Clem Arthur
  • Clem Henry
  • Clem George
  • Clem Edward
  • Clem Owen

Jia ___

  • Jia Li
  • Jia Mei
  • Jia Lin
  • Jia Rose
  • Jia Grace
  • Jia Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Clem

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If you choose Jia

Mei Ling Wei Kai Lei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clem or Jia more popular?

Jia is more popular, ranked #1828 compared to Clem at #9809 in the United States.

What do Clem and Jia mean?

Clem means "mild, merciful" (Latin clemens origin). Jia means "auspicious, praiseworthy" (Chinese origin).

Are Clem and Jia boy or girl names?

Clem is primarily a boy name. Jia is primarily a girl name.

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