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Koda

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Pronounced KOH-duh /ˈkoʊ.də/Medium

Meaning: Friend, companionMedium

In 30 seconds: Koda is a short, modern name given the meaning 'friend, companion'.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFriend, companion
U.S. rank (2025)#2289 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births80 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 654

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519882025

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

Koda is recorded with the meaning 'friend, companion', and beyond that the data gives no older form or detailed origin to lean on. It is a brief, two-syllable name that works equally for girls and boys.

The soft K-opening and open ending give Koda a friendly, approachable sound that fits its meaning well.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Koda is 'friend, companion', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Koda — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Cody— Shares Koda's hard-C sound and the same short, easygoing two-syllable shape.
Kora— A name with the same K-opening and gentle two-beat rhythm as Koda.
Koa— A short modern name with the same compact sound and feel.
Nova— Echoes Koda's open '-a' ending and modern, streamlined sound.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Koda mean?

Koda is usually explained as meaning 'friend, companion' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Koda?

It's commonly said KOH-duh /ˈkoʊ.də/.

Is Koda a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Koda is used as a girl name.

How popular is Koda?

In 2024, Koda ranked #2832 in the U.S. for girls, with 59 births recorded.

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