NAME PROFILE
Klay
Derived from the Greek word 'lyrikos' meaning 'of the lyre'; a melodic and poetic name for an individual who brings harmony, creativity, and artistic flair to every situation.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,616 |
| Gender | Male (20% / 80%) |
| Peak year | 2019 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1991 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | African-American, English, Greek |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 41%TX — 31%IL — 10%PA — 10%MO — 7%
Notable People
Lyriq Bent (Actor, Saw IV) · Lyriq (R&B Singer, 'The Soul of a Woman') · Lyriq Howard (Author, 'The Mirror') · Lyriq (Music Producer, various hip-hop collaborations) · Lyriq (Performing Artist, various stage productions)
Nicknames & Diminutives
LyriRyqRi-Ri
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