Nekoda

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Nekoda Pronunciation

Nekoda is pronounced nə-KOH-dah /nəˈkoʊ.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Neqoda, 'marked, distinguished; speckled' (also linked to noqed, 'a herdsman/shepherd')Low

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Neqoda, 'marked, distinguished; speckled' (also linked to noqed, 'a herdsman/shepherd')

U.S. rank (2024)#5365 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 204

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Nekoda comes from Hebrew Neqoda, 'marked, distinguished; speckled' (also linked to noqed, 'a herdsman, a sheep-breeder') — the name of a family of temple servants in the Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, soft, distinctive biblical name (said 'nə-KOH-dah').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, marked-and-distinguished at the root, and distinctive.

Did you know? Nekoda means 'marked, distinguished; speckled' in Hebrew (also linked to noqed, 'a herdsman, a shepherd-breeder') — a temple servant in the Book of Ezra; a crisp, soft biblical name (said 'nə-KOH-dah').

Overall data confidence 62%

References — Nekoda — routes layered

Variations

NeqodaNekodah

Nicknames

Koda

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Hebrew Biblical

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How do you pronounce Nekoda?

Nekoda is pronounced nə-KOH-dah (/nəˈkoʊ.dɑ/). Press play above to hear Nekoda said aloud.

How do you say Nekoda?

Nekoda is said nə-KOH-dah (/nəˈkoʊ.dɑ/). Press play above to hear Nekoda said aloud.

What does the name Nekoda mean?

Nekoda is Hebrew for 'marked, distinguished; speckled' (also linked to 'a herdsman'); the routes are layered.

Is Nekoda a boy or girl name?

Nekoda is a boy's name.

How popular is Nekoda?

Nekoda is a rare name in the U.S.