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Koda is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "At least in part inspired by the name of a character from the animated movie Brother Bear (2003). The moviemakers apparently took it from the Lakota or Dakota word koda meaning ‘friend, companion’." It ranked #411 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, at least in part inspired by the name of a character from the animated movie Brother Bear (2003). The moviemakers apparently took it from the Lakota or Dakota word koda meaning ‘friend, companion’. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Koda ranked #411 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #411 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Koda mean?
Koda means "friend, companion", according to Behind the Name.
Is Koda a popular name?
Koda ranked #411 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Koda a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Koda appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Koda — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
