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Kody

♀ Girl

Pronounced KOH-dee /ˈkoʊ.di/High

Meaning: A K-spelling of Cody — from the Irish Ó Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of Cuidightheach (a helpful one)'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A helpful one: Kody spells Cody — 'a helpful one'. Crisp, friendly, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowIrish, Gaelic
MeaningA K-spelling of Cody — from the Irish Ó Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of Cuidightheach (a helpful one)'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6231 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 879

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519652025

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

Kody is a K-spelling of Cody — from the Irish Ó Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of Cuidightheach', meaning 'a helpful one' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, friendly, Western-American name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Kode).

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, a-helpful-one at the root, and friendly.

Did you know? Cody comes from the Irish Ó Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of Cuidightheach (a helpful one)' — Kody is a K-spelling, crisp and friendly, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note).
Overall data confidence 52%
Behind the Name — Cody — routes layered

Variations

CodyCodiCodie

Nicknames

Kode

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If you like Kody…

Cody— the standard spelling
Codi— a fellow -i spelling
Kodie— a companion spelling
Brody— a sound-neighbor -ody name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kody mean?

Kody spells Cody — Irish 'descendant of Cuidightheach (a helpful one)'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kody?

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

Is Kody a boy or girl name?

Kody is used for both sexes (predominantly boys'); this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Kody?

Kody is rare for girls in the U.S.

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