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Kodi

β™‚ Boy

Pronounced KOH-dee /ˈkoʊ.di/Medium

Meaning: Descendant of the helpful oneMedium

In 30 seconds: Kodi is an English name meaning 'descendant of the helpful one'. It is a relaxed, modern spelling with an Irish surname behind it.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningDescendant of the helpful one
U.S. rank (2025)#1801 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births89 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 3,336

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202219742025

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

Kodi means 'descendant of the helpful one' and is one of several casual respellings that also include Kody, Cody's cousins Codie and Coty, and Kodey. The name grew from a surname into an easygoing first name. Its meaning points back to a helpful ancestor.

The actor Kodi Smit-McPhee (born 1996) is a well-known bearer. The 'i' ending gives the name a light, contemporary feel compared with the more traditional spellings.

Did you know? Kodi is a spelling variant of Cody, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'descendant of the helpful one' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Kodi β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

CodieCotyKodyKodey

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Kodi Smit-McPhee (1996–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Kodi…

Kodyβ€” A near-identical respelling of the same name as Kodi.
Bodiβ€” shares the -di ending
Bohdiβ€” a similarly popular pick
Kolsenβ€” lands in the same popularity range
Kamdynβ€” the same modern feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kodi mean?

Kodi is usually explained as meaning 'descendant of the helpful one' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Kodi?

It's commonly said KOH-dee /ˈkoʊ.di/.

Is Kodi a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Kodi?

In 2024, Kodi ranked #1751 in the U.S. for boys, with 94 births recorded.

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