Kodah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
93% Masculine / 7% Feminine
Meaning:
Kodah means 'friend' in the Dakota language.
Meaning of the Name Kodah
Kodah is a Native American name that means 'friend'. It is derived from the Dakota language and is often given to boys. The name carries a sense of camaraderie and loyalty. Kodah symbolizes the importance of friendship and building strong connections.
Popularity of the Name Kodah
The popularity for the name Kodah peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 59 births, which ranked number 5,068 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Kodah had the most female births in 2020 with 8, which ranked number 11,064 out of 17,485 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2017 with 59, which ranked number 2,237 out of 14,245 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kodah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 10 births to 37 births, an increase of 270.00%. Among males, Kodah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 37 births, an increase of 270.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kodah
- 10 Year Trend of Kodah: 270.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kodah: 270.00%
Popularity of Kodah by State
For males, Kodah was most popular in Southwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kodah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kodah
- Total Births of Kodah: 42 (13.98%)
- Male Births of Kodah: 42 (13.98%)
Given the upward trend of Kodah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 13.98% increase in total births, for a total of 42 births in 2024. Male births for Kodah have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 42 male births in 2024, an increase of 13.98%.