Clay
klay
Popularity
#15736
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
40,009
Peak Year
#911 in 1960
First Recorded
1880
Style
Nature-Inspired, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An English surname, derived from the Old English word "clæg," referring to someone who lived near clay soil or worked with clay.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Clay)
American professional boxer and activist
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