Unisex · #414 in 2026

Koda

Current Rank
#414
Peak Rank
#411 (2023)
Total Babies
8K
5-Yr Trend
+76%
👧 Girl peak #2,488 (711 total)
👦 Boy peak #411 (8K total)
👦As Boy Name
1984
First Year
2026
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#411
Peak Rank
8K
Total Count
40
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1988
First Year
2026
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#2488
Peak Rank
711
Total Count
24
Years Active

The Story of Koda

As a girl name

Koda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1988, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 72 Kodas were born — ranking #2,488 that year. As of 2026, Koda ranks #2,534 for girls with 70 births, rising sharply (+74% over the past five years). In total, more than 711 Kodas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Koda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1984, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 775 Kodas were born — ranking #411 that year. As of 2026, Koda ranks #414 for boys with 773 births, rising sharply (+76% over the past five years). In total, more than 8K Kodas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Koda

Phonetically similar names — useful when Koda is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Koda

What does the name Koda mean?
Koda is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1984. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Koda in 2026?
In 2026, Koda ranks #414 among boys' names in the U.S., with 773 babies given the name that year.
When was Koda most popular?
Koda reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #411 that year with 775 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Koda most popular?
Koda has historically been most popular in Hawaii, Oklahoma, Alaska. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Koda.
Is Koda a unisex name?
Yes — Koda is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 9% of Kodas assigned female and 91% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Koda?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Koda include Lon, Rollin, Antone. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Koda

Koda is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1984 and has accumulated 8K births in the dataset. Koda's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #411. Use the chart and map above to compare Koda's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.