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Codah

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOH-dah /ˈko.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously a spelling of Cody ('a helpful/friendly one; a descendant of Cuidightheach', Irish) and Coda ('a concluding passage/tail', from the Latin cauda); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A helpful/friendly one; a musical ending: Codah spells Cody/Coda. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'KOH-dah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowIrish, Latin
MeaningVariously a spelling of Cody ('a helpful/friendly one; a descendant of Cuidightheach', Irish) and Coda ('a concluding passage/tail', from the Latin cauda); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6192 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 73

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320182025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Codah is variously a spelling of Cody ('a helpful/friendly one; a descendant of Cuidightheach', Irish) and Coda ('a concluding passage/tail', from the Latin cauda; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KOH-dah').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, a-helpful-one at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Codah is variously a spelling of Cody ('a helpful/friendly one', Irish) and Coda ('a concluding passage; a tail') — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KOH-dah').
Overall data confidence 22%
References — Codah — Irish/Latin; routes layered

Variations

CodyCodaKodah

Nicknames

Cody

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Cody— a source-linked name
Coda— a source-linked name
Kodah— a kin spelling
Lukah— shares the -ah ending
Lucah— shares Codah's Latin roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Codah mean?

Codah is variously a spelling of Cody ('a helpful/friendly one', Irish) and Coda ('a concluding passage; a tail'). The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Codah?

It's said KOH-dah /ˈko.dɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Codah a boy or girl name?

Codah is a boy's name.

How popular is Codah?

Codah is a very rare name in the U.S.

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