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Codi

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Pronounced KOH-dee /ˈkoʊ.di/High

Meaning: -i spelling of Cody — from Irish Ó Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of the helpful one' — leaning femaleMedium

In 30 seconds: The helpful one, i-styled for a girl: Codi softens the Wild-West Cody — 'descendant of the helper' — with a friendly -i. Sporty, easygoing, and warm at the root.
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Origin MediumIrish, American
Meaning-i spelling of Cody — from Irish Ó Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of the helpful one' — leaning female
U.S. rank (2025)#3478 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births44 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,577

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219612025

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

Codi is an -i spelling of Cody — from Irish Ó Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of the helpful one'. Buffalo Bill Cody gave the surname frontier fame; the -i styling (like Brandi, Tori) tilts it to daughters.

It registers thinly for girls in recent records. Rare, helpful at the root, and sporty-warm.

Did you know? Cody's fame rides with Buffalo Bill Cody, the showman who staged the West — but the Irish root behind it means simply 'helpful', the kindest of surnames.
Overall data confidence 75%
Behind the Name — Cody — root etymology

Variations

CodyKodiCodie

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Codi Heuer (1996-)
    American professional baseball relief pitcher who has played in Major League Baseball

If you like Codi…

Cody— the standard spelling of the same name
Kodi— the K- sister spelling
Tori— the companion sporty -i pick
Casey— a fellow Irish choice
Carson— another surname-name pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Codi mean?

Codi is a spelling of Cody, from Irish for 'descendant of the helpful one'.

How do you pronounce Codi?

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

Is Codi a boy or girl name?

Codi is used for both sexes; this -i spelling leans female.

How popular is Codi?

Codi is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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