Unisex · #3,252 in 2026

Kodah

Current Rank
#3,252
Peak Rank
#2,240 (2017)
Total Babies
546
5-Yr Trend
-9%
👧 Girl peak #11,085 (30 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,240 (546 total)
👦As Boy Name
2003
First Year
2026
Last Year
2017
Peak Year
#2240
Peak Rank
546
Total Count
23
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2017
First Year
2021
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#11085
Peak Rank
30
Total Count
5
Years Active

The Story of Kodah

As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Kodah as a girl name dates back to 2017, when 6 babies received it. 2020 was its biggest year on record, with 8 newborns named Kodah — #11,085 in the national rankings. About 53% of every Kodah on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. Kodah last appeared in the published SSA data in 2021, with 6 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 30 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2010s to the 2020s.

As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Kodah as a boy name dates back to 2003, when 5 babies received it. 2017 was its biggest year on record, with 59 newborns named Kodah — #2,240 in the national rankings. About 48% of every Kodah on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Kodah ranks #3,252 for boys with 37 births, gradually falling (-9%). All told, over 546 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Kodah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kodah 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 Kodah

What does the name Kodah mean?
Kodah is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Kodah in 2026?
In 2026, Kodah ranks #3,252 among boys' names in the U.S., with 37 babies given the name that year.
When was Kodah most popular?
Kodah reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #2,240 that year with 59 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kodah most popular?
Kodah has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kodah.
Is Kodah a unisex name?
Yes — Kodah is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 5% of Kodahs assigned female and 95% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Kodah?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kodah include Eward, Burris, Loys. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kodah

Kodah is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 546 births in the dataset. Kodah's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #2,240. Use the chart and map above to compare Kodah'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.