Koda Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In Native American history, especially within the Dakota Sioux tribe, the name “Koda” highlighted the importance of community and family ties.

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A Deep Dive

Koda Overview

Meaning

Friend, rice paddy of happiness

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

Native American

Etymology

Derived from the Sioux language, meaning “friend” or “companion.”

Pronunciation

/ˈkoʊdə/

Popularity

Koda is increasingly recognized in the USA and has cultural significance in Native American and Japanese contexts. In 2023, Koda ranked 413th for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

4 letters

Numerology

4 (Orderly, Steady, Service-oriented)

Name Styles

Exotic, Short, Cool

Associated Traits

Loyal, friendly, brave

Name Day

October 4 (USA)
A Deep Dive

Koda Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Dakota, Kodi, Kody, Coda, Koa, Kodah, Kodai, Kodar, Kodari, Kodyn

Common Nicknames

Ko, Kodie, Kody, Koddy, Oda, Dok, Bear, Cuddles, Kodzilla, Kodapop

Diminutives

Kodie, Kody, Koddy, Kodai, Kodar, Kodiak, Kodina, Kodari, Kofax, Kodina

Famous People

  • Alonzo Mourning
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Alonzo Babers
    (American Olympic Gold Medalist)
  • Alonzo Bodden
    (American Comedian)
  • Alonzo B. Cornell
    (American Politician)
  • Alonzo Highsmith
    (American Football Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Koda
    ("Brother Bear," Animated Film)
  • Batty Koda
    ("FernGully: The Last Rainforest," Animated Film)
  • Koda
    ("Power Rangers Dino Charge," TV Series)
  • Kōda Rohan
    (Author)
  • Koda Kumi
    (Music Albums)
  • Koda
    ("Power Rangers Dino Charge," TV Series)

What Is the Meaning of Koda?

Koda means “friend” or “rice paddy of happiness,” suggesting a friendly and joyous personality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Koda?

The name Koda has Native American origins, particularly from the Dakota tribe, where it means “friend.”

Koda Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Koda in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5192021#4692022#4132023
Top 3 Rankings#4132023#4692022#5192021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Koda

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023413
(+56 from 2022)
771
(+115 from 2022)
0.04210
2022469
(+50 from 2021)
656
(+92 from 2021)
0.03502
2021519
(+69 from 2020)
564
(+94 from 2020)
0.03010
2020588
(+47 from 2019)
470
(+46 from 2019)
0.02541
2019635
(+72 from 2018)
424
(+81 from 2018)
0.02206
2018707
(+156 from 2017)
343
(+91 from 2017)
0.01765
2017863
(+64 from 2016)
252
(+23 from 2016)
0.01273
2016927
(+108 from 2015)
229
(+34 from 2015)
0.01131
20151035
(+118 from 2014)
195
(+31 from 2014)
0.00954
20141153
(+49 from 2013)
164
(+15 from 2013)
0.00800
20131202
(+102 from 2012)
149
(+17 from 2012)
0.00737
20121304
(+106 from 2011)
132
(+15 from 2011)
0.00651
20111410
(+188 from 2010)
117
(+19 from 2010)
0.00576
20101598
(-88 from 2009)
98
(-12 from 2009)
0.00477
20091510
(+110 from 2008)
110
(+14 from 2008)
0.00519
20081620
(-13 from 2007)
96
(-1 from 2007)
0.00440
20071607
(+76 from 2006)
97
(+13 from 2006)
0.00438
20061683
(-394 from 2005)
84
(-35 from 2005)
0.00383
20051289
(-359 from 2004)
119
(-63 from 2004)
0.00559
2004930
(+1308 from 2003)
182
(+134 from 2003)
0.00861
20032238
(+4283 from 2002)
48
(+38 from 2002)
0.00228
20026521
(-1846 from 2001)
10
(-6 from 2001)
0.00048
20014675
(+913 from 2000)
16
(+4 from 2000)
0.00077
20005588
(+941 from 1999)
12
(+3 from 1999)
0.00057
19996529
(-1657 from 1998)
9
(-4 from 1998)
0.00044
19984872
(+2410 from 1997)
13
(+6 from 1997)
0.00064
19977282
(-1355 from 1995)
7
(-2 from 1995)
0.00035
19960
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19955927
(+1042 from 1994)
9
(+2 from 1994)
0.00045
19946969
(-299 from 1992)
7
No change from 1992
0.00034
19930
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19926670
(-1577 from 1991)
7
(-3 from 1991)
0.00033
19915093
(+72 from 1989)
10
(+1 from 1989)
0.00047
19900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19895165
(+34 from 1988)
9
(+1 from 1988)
0.00043
19885199
(+888 from 1987)
8
(+2 from 1987)
0.00040
19876087
(-1236 from 1986)
6
(-2 from 1986)
0.00031
19864851
(-1634 from 1985)
8
(-6 from 1985)
0.00042
19853217
(+240 from 1984)
14
(+2 from 1984)
0.00073
19843457
First SSA data recorded
12
First SSA data recorded
0.00064
19830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19820
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0
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0.0000
19810
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0
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0.0000
19800
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0
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0.0000
19790
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0.0000
19780
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0.0000
19770
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0.0000
19760
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0.0000
19750
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0.0000
19740
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0.0000
19730
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0.0000
19720
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0.0000
19710
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0.0000
19700
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0.0000
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19680
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American States Popularity Rankings for Koda

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4922021#5412022#5382023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#5522021#5642022#4522023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5162021#4442022#4142023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3472021#2902022#3062023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2712021#2772022#1782023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3502021#2872022#2402023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#5202021#3792022#4832023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4912021#4332022#4012023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4952021#3192022#2472023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4832021#5132022#3432023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4012021#4572022#3592023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#7112021#4962022#4782023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4002021#3182022#3112023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4712021#4792022#4972023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#5622021#5582022#3272023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5332021#4172022#3232023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#6932021#4752022#3752023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#6342021#6292022#5802023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5302021#5852022#3812023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#13882021#6562022#8482023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#7402021#7372022#3742023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4502021#8862022#4182023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4702021#3452022#3052023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3732020#3222021#3062023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2972021#2432022#3782023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3572021#4362022#4172023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4022021#5382022#3692023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4462021#2492022#1732023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3432021#2702022#2452023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2212021#1082022#1032023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6102019#5362022#4472023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4932021#5852022#5822023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5882021#5082022#5082023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#8722021#6942022#6572023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#6132017#5932020#4802021

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4322018#3862022#4452023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2792021#2162022

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#11222021#9892022#9832023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4752019#2422023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2422004#2142022#2482023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4652023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2662022

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2502023

Popularity Rankings for Koda in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2032021#2922022#2182023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4142022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6312021#5092022#5162023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#7442021#7122022#5812023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#8882021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Koda a Name for Boys or Girls?

Traditionally, Koda has been used for boys, especially in Native American cultures.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Koda

Koda in Famous People Names and Pop Culture

  • Alonzo Mourning (Basketball Player, 1970): NBA Hall of Famer renowned for his defensive skills and shot-blocking.
  • Alonzo Babers (Olympic Gold Medalist, 1961): Won two gold medals in track and field at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
  • Alonzo Bodden (Comedian, 1962): Stand-up comedian and winner of "Last Comic Standing" season three.
  • Alonzo B. Cornell (Politician, 1832–1904): Former Governor of New York and son of Ezra Cornell, founder of Cornell University.
  • Alonzo Highsmith (Football Player, 1965): Former NFL player and current executive in football operations.
  • Koda ("Brother Bear," 2003 Animated Film): A fun-loving and jovial bear cub who forms a deep bond with the protagonist, Kenai.
  • Batty Koda ("FernGully: The Last Rainforest," 1992 Animated Film): A quirky and eccentric bat who helps save the rainforest.
  • Kōda Rohan (Author, 1867–1947): A Japanese novelist and essayist noted for his heroic and romantic literary works.
  • Koda Kumi ("Koda Kumi," 2000s Music Albums): A popular Japanese pop singer known for her energetic performances and catchy songs.
  • Koda ("Power Rangers Dino Charge," 2015 TV Series): A caveman who becomes a Power Ranger to fight evil forces.
  • None

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