Kodah
Every Kodah since 2003 — 551 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kodah
Kodah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,863 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 551 American babies have been named Kodah — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2017, when 65 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kodah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kodah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,199 | 44 | #2,863 |
| 2024 | — | — | 33 | #3,491 |
| 2023 | — | — | 45 | #2,825 |
| 2022 | — | — | 38 | #3,188 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,436 | 37 | #3,216 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,646 | 35 | #3,241 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,877 | 47 | #2,714 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,986 | 30 | #3,664 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,093 | 59 | #2,259 |
| 2016 | — | — | 29 | #3,734 |
| 2015 | — | — | 23 | #4,356 |
| 2014 | — | — | 12 | #6,886 |
| 2013 | — | — | 12 | #6,847 |
| 2012 | — | — | 10 | #7,884 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #7,830 |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #10,288 |
| 2009 | — | — | 9 | #8,708 |
| 2008 | — | — | 6 | #11,915 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,613 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #10,182 |
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| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #7,907 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #11,936 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kodah in 2025?
Kodah ranked #2,863 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kodah?
551 babies have been named Kodah in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kodah most popular?
Kodah peaked in 2017, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Kodah a boy or girl name?
Kodah is used for both: about 6% of babies named Kodah have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Kodah rising or falling?
Kodah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.