Coda

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Pronounced KOH-duh /ˈkoʊ.də/High

Meaning: Musical conclusion; tail; from Italian coda (tail, the concluding passage of a musical composition), from Latin cauda (tail)High

In 30 seconds: An Italian musical term meaning 'tail' — the coda is the concluding passage of a piece of music. As a name, Coda suggests a child who brings things to a beautiful, resonant conclusion.

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Origin HighItalian, Latin

MeaningMusical conclusion; tail; from Italian coda (tail, the concluding passage of a musical composition), from Latin cauda (tail)

U.S. rank (2025)#2650 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births49 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 966

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

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History & Origin

Coda comes from Italian coda (tail, the concluding musical passage), from Latin cauda (tail). In music, the coda is the passage following the main body of a piece that brings it to a satisfying conclusion. As a given name it is a modern American musical concept name.

Coda ranked #2440 for boys in 2024. Its use reflects the trend for musical concept names alongside Lyric, Cadence, and Aria.

Did you know? In music, a coda (from Latin cauda: tail) is the passage that brings a piece to its final resolution — often the most memorable and emotional part. Beethoven's 9th Symphony's coda builds from near-silence to the full roar of the Ode to Joy, making the coda the grandest conclusion in all of classical music.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Coda mean?

Coda means 'musical conclusion' or 'tail,' from Italian coda (the concluding passage of a musical work), from Latin cauda (tail).

How do you pronounce Coda?

It's said KOH-duh /ˈkoʊ.də/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Coda a boy or girl name?

Coda is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Coda?

Coda ranked #2440 for U.S. boys in 2024.