Koda

Koda - A very unique male name

Koda appeared on the charts for the first time in 1985 on position #2550. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Koda and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Koda? 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 Koda. The baby boy name Koda was given to 748 baby boys in 2025, ranking #410 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,960 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Koda peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 408.

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Koda is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Koda is currently topping the baby name charts in Wyoming at position #81 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,024.

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 Koda is where you live.

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Koda origin and meaning

Modern American use — origin disputed

Uncertain — often said to come from a Dakota/Native word for 'friend' or 'ally', but that derivation is not securely attested for the name's modern use

Koda appeared in U.S. data in 1985 and rose with bear/puppy-name culture, helped by Disney's Brother Bear (2003), whose hero is a bear cub named Koda. Its modern use is about sound and the bear association, not a documented traditional given name.

Origin uncertain

Koda is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Koda, pop culture references for the name Koda and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Koda

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

Keith / Kade / Kody / Kodi / Kit / Kaito / Kieth / Kota / Kodie / Kato /

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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 Koda

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 Koda 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 Koda?

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

KOH-duh · /ˈkoʊdə/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Coda — Spelling that is also the musical term
• Kota — Similar-sounding respelling

Famous bearers

• Koda — Bear cub hero of Disney's Brother Bear (Fictional, 2003) Fictional

Style

Modern coinageNature

Why parents choose it

Parents like its soft, friendly, outdoorsy sound and bear-cub warmth.

Worth knowing

• The claimed Native American meaning is repeated online without a solid source, and it is also a very popular dog name.