Bodi

Bodi - A very unique male name

Bodi appeared on the charts for the first time in 2010 on position #3501. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Bodi and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Bodi? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Bodi. The baby boy name Bodi was given to 61 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1570 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 24,037 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Bodi peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1570.

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Bodi is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Bodi is currently topping the baby name charts in Washington at position #644 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,931.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Bodi is where you live.

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Bodi origin and meaning

Modern respelling — root uncertain

Uncertain — most often a respelling of Bodhi (Sanskrit, 'enlightenment, awakening'), though it can also echo the surname Bodie

Bodi appears from 2010, at the same moment Bodhi was rising as a spiritual word name for boys. The single-i spelling strips the Sanskrit name down to a sleeker form, but because the spelling is new, the Bodhi link is the likely rather than documented source. Its peak, so far, is 2025 itself.

Origin uncertain

Bodi is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Bodi

We've found the following names that sound similar to Bodi, sorted by popularity.

Boyd / Buddy / Bodhi / Bodie / Bud / Bode / Betty / Buddie / Bohdi / Budd /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Bodi

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Bodi a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Bodi?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

BOH-dee · /ˈboʊdi/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Bodhi — The Sanskrit-derived name it most likely respells — a separate established name.
• Bodie — Surname-derived spelling of the same sound.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2010, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Bodi offers the calm, spiritual feel of Bodhi in a shorter, sportier spelling.

Worth knowing

• Will be read as a nickname or a misspelling of Bodhi and Bodie throughout life.