Clay

Clay is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Clay isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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2,998

New York City Dog Name Database

2,049

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Clay is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Clay was, in the past month, the 1763rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Clay is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Clay was viewed 42 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Clay's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Clay is most adored in Kansas, Mississippi and Nebraska.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Oklahoma.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Clay.

Most popular breeds named Clay:

1. Golden Retriever
2. American Staffordshire Terrier
3. Rhodesian Ridgeback
4. Beagle
5. Boxer

Clay is found in these categories:

nature

Derived from earth and soil, symbolizing groundedness and strength.

british

Associated with pottery making, a traditional British craft.