Koda
- US rank
- #410
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #410 in 2025
778 babies were named Koda in the US in 2025. It has climbed 178 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1988–2025
US births per million boys, 1984–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Koda you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,195 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Koda, 778 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Koda would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKoda first shows up in US birth records in 1984, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 41 years since.
- Best yearKoda is at its all-time high right now: #410 in 2025.
- Then vs nowKoda is 75× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 163,934 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 2,195.
- TrendKoda has climbed 178 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #410. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedKoda is most popular in Wyoming, where it ranks #72, followed by Hawaii (#126) and Oklahoma (#162). It's in the top 1,000 in 39 states.
About the name Koda
Koda is a boy name of Welsh origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-oda”. US birth records list Koda for boys from 1984 to 2025, in 39 of those 42 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #410 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #410, with 778 babies.
Origin:Welsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.4 | 714,286 girls |
| 2000s | 4.1 | 246,305 girls |
| 2010s | 11 | 87,336 girls |
| 2020s | 38 | 25,997 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.1 | 197,368 boys |
| 1990s | 3.2 | 313,480 boys |
| 2000s | 39 | 25,887 boys |
| 2010s | 113 | 8,832 boys |
| 2020s | 378 | 2,643 boys |
Other spellings of Koda
More Welsh boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Dylan · great tide
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Evan · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Maddox · son of Madoc
Questions about the name Koda
What is the origin of the name Koda?
Koda has Welsh roots in our records. Other Welsh names include Owen, Dylan, Rowan.
Is Koda a boy or girl name?
Koda is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Koda?
Koda ranked #410 for US boys in 2025, given to 778 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#410).