Kodah

♀ Girl

Pronounced KOH-duh /ˈkoʊ.də/Medium

Meaning: Kodah is a respelling of Koda/Kota, names that echo Dakota and Lakota (Siouan, 'friend, ally'). Koda is also known from a Brother Bear character. We note the Dakota/Lakota tie as an echo, not documented descent; the route is uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A friendly respelling of Koda: Kodah echoes Dakota, 'friend' (said 'KOH-duh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningKodah is a respelling of Koda/Kota, names that echo Dakota and Lakota (Siouan, 'friend, ally'). Koda is also known from a Brother Bear character. We note the Dakota/Lakota tie as an echo, not documented descent; the route is uncertain.

U.S. rank (2021)#14428 ↘ Falling

2021 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 30

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kodah is a respelling of Koda/Kota, whose sound recalls Dakota and Lakota ('friend, ally'). Because it's a modern short name, the tie is an echo rather than documented descent, and the route is uncertain, which we note. Warm and rare (said 'KOH-duh').

It appears only in the newer, deep tier of U.S. girls' names. Extremely rare and freshly styled.

Did you know? Kodah respells Koda/Kota, which echo Dakota and Lakota — Siouan for 'friend, ally.' We treat that as an echo, not descent, so the route stays uncertain, which we note (said 'KOH-duh').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Kodah — Respelling of Koda/Kota; echoes Dakota/Lakota; routes uncertain

Variations

KodaKotaKodie

Nicknames

KodaDee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kodah mean?

Kodah respells Koda/Kota, which echo Dakota and Lakota ('friend, ally'); the tie is an echo, so the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kodah?

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

Is Kodah a boy or girl name?

Kodah is used here as a girl's name; Koda is often unisex or male.

How popular is Kodah?

Kodah is extremely rare and newly emerging.