Kodi

♀ Girl

Pronounced KOH-dee /ˈkoʊ.di/High

Meaning: Helper; from Irish Gaelic coda (helper, assistant); or from Australian Aboriginal Kodi (cushion); also a creative spelling of CodyMedium

In 30 seconds: A -i spelling variant of Cody, which derives from Irish Gaelic coda (helper, assistant). The Kodi spelling with an -i ending looks more feminine, fitting neatly into the same category as Lori, Toni, and Dani.

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Origin MediumIrish, Australian Aboriginal

MeaningHelper; from Irish Gaelic coda (helper, assistant); or from Australian Aboriginal Kodi (cushion); also a creative spelling of Cody

U.S. rank (2025)#1304 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births171 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,941

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

Kodi is a -i spelling of Cody, from Irish Gaelic coda (helper, assistant) or possibly from the Australian Aboriginal Kodi (cushion). It may also be a creative spelling of the German surname Kodi.

Kodi appeared in U.S. girls' birth data from the 1990s and ranked #1192 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Cody, Wyoming was named for Buffalo Bill (William Frederick Cody, 1846–1917), the famous showman and Wild West performer — giving Cody/Kodi names both Irish Gaelic meaning and American frontier mythology.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Cody — Irish etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

CodyKodyCodi

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

★Kodi Smit-McPhee (1996-)
Australian actor nominated for an Academy Award for The Power of the Dog

If you like Kodi…

Cody— the standard spelling of the same Irish name

Kody— the K-y variant in the same family

Rori— Irish -i ending name with the same casual gender-fluid feel

Toni— two-syllable -i ending name used for girls in the same tradition

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kodi mean?

Kodi means 'helper' or 'assistant,' a -i spelling variant of Cody, from Irish Gaelic coda.

How do you pronounce Kodi?

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

Is Kodi a boy or girl name?

Kodi appears primarily in girls' data in recent U.S. charts.

How popular is Kodi?

Kodi ranked #1192 for U.S. girls in 2024.