Is Kodi a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Kodi is commonly used as a Unisex name.

It’s currently ranked #752 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Kodi Unisex

Popularity: #752 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Native American; English

Meaning

Native American: 'the one who is brave'; English: diminutive of 'Cody'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kodi has roots in Native American culture, where it is often associated with bravery. It is also derived from the English name Cody, which has gained popularity as a unisex name. The name has been used in various contexts, including as a modern name choice for girls in recent decades.

Trend Summary

Kodi has seen a rise in popularity as a girl's name in the United States since the late 20th century.

Similar Names

Kody, Cody, Lola, Zoe, Lana

Variants

Cody
Kodie

International Variants

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Famous people named Kodi

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Fictional characters named Kodi

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Sibling Suggestions

Kira Lila Maya Nina Tara Zara

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kodi was first seen in the United States in 1967. Kodi has ranked as high as #1134 nationally which occurred in 2023 and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, California, Ohio, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Kodi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kodi (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	30	22%
FL	18	13%
CA	16	12%
OH	10	7%
NC	8	6%
PA	7	5%
LA	7	5%
AZ	6	4%
TN	6	4%
VA	6	4%
MO	6	4%
OK	5	4%
IA	5	4%
IL	5	4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1967	7
1971	15
1972	6
1973	8
1974	16
1975	19
1976	18
1977	17
1978	23
1979	39
1980	28
1981	27
1982	29
1983	35
1984	47
1985	33
1986	40
1987	57
1988	64
1989	53
1990	79
1991	83
1992	76
1993	71
1994	85
1995	83
1996	75
1997	55
1998	64
1999	53
2000	60
2001	77
2002	63
2003	61
2004	56
2005	63
2006	60
2007	50
2008	82
2009	73
2010	82
2011	78
2012	87
2013	87
2014	81
2015	89
2016	103
2017	95
2018	110
2019	100
2020	106
2021	145
2022	215
2023	244
2024	198