Koda Name Meaning

With his friendly meaning and lovable sound, it’s no wonder that parents love Koda. He may sound modern, but he has strong Native American roots that go back centuries. We can’t wait to see more of him around!

Infographic of Koda name meaning, which is A shortened form of other Native American names, Koda means "friend."
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Koda Name Popularity

How popular is the name Koda? Here’s everything we know.

Year Rank # Births % Births
1910 — 0 0%
1911 — 0 0%
1912 — 0 0%
1913 — 0 0%
1914 — 0 0%
1915 — 0 0%
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1928 — 0 0%
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1930 — 0 0%
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1932 — 0 0%
1933 — 0 0%
1934 — 0 0%
1935 — 0 0%
1936 — 0 0%
1937 — 0 0%
1938 — 0 0%
1939 — 0 0%
1940 — 0 0%
1941 — 0 0%
1942 — 0 0%
1943 — 0 0%
1944 — 0 0%
1945 — 0 0%
1946 — 0 0%
1947 — 0 0%
1948 — 0 0%
1949 — 0 0%
1950 — 0 0%
1951 — 0 0%
1952 — 0 0%
1953 — 0 0%
1954 — 0 0%
1955 — 0 0%
1956 — 0 0%
1957 — 0 0%
1958 — 0 0%
1959 — 0 0%
1960 — 0 0%
1961 — 0 0%
1962 — 0 0%
1963 — 0 0%
1964 — 0 0%
1965 — 0 0%
1966 — 0 0%
1967 — 0 0%
1968 — 0 0%
1969 — 0 0%
1970 — 0 0%
1971 — 0 0%
1972 — 0 0%
1973 — 0 0%
1974 — 0 0%
1975 — 0 0%
1976 — 0 0%
1977 — 0 0%
1978 — 0 0%
1979 — 0 0%
1980 — 0 0%
1981 — 0 0%
1982 — 0 0%
1983 — 0 0%
1984 — 0 0%
1985 — 5 0.0003%
1986 — 0 0%
1987 — 0 0%
1988 — 0 0%
1989 — 0 0%
1990 — 0 0%
1991 — 0 0%
1992 — 0 0%
1993 — 0 0%
1994 — 0 0%
1995 — 0 0%
1996 — 0 0%
1997 — 0 0%
1998 — 0 0%
1999 — 0 0%
2000 — 0 0%
2001 — 0 0%
2002 — 0 0%
2003 — 5 0.0003%
2004 — 109 0.0072%
2005 — 54 0.0035%
2006 — 33 0.0021%
2007 — 35 0.0022%
2008 — 33 0.0021%
2009 — 41 0.0027%
2010 — 35 0.0024%
2011 — 62 0.0044%
2012 — 56 0.0039%
2013 — 71 0.005%
2014 — 106 0.0073%
2015 — 140 0.0096%
2016 — 179 0.0124%
2017 — 184 0.0132%
2018 — 281 0.0205%
2019 — 372 0.0275%
2020 593 413 0.0324%
2021 507 537 0.0439%
2022 471 619 0.0469%

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Names Like Koda

If you like Koda, you’ll love these other names like Koda.

What names are variants of Koda?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Koda.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Dakoda

Friend, ally

Native American

Dakota

Friend and ally

Native American

Takoda

Friend to everyone

Native American

What names sound like Koda?

If you like how Koda sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Koda.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Cody

Helpful

Irish

Koa

Brave, bold, fearless.

Polynesian

Kody

Helpful

English

What names are similar to Koda?

Find a name that’s like Koda, but just a little bit different.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Ahmik

Beaver

Native American

Mika

Beautiful smell

Native American

Noa

Movement

Hebrew

Noel

Christmas

French

Reed

Red

English

Sage

Healing herb

Latin

Seneca

People of the standing rock

Native American

Shane

God is gracious

Irish

Wade

To ford

English

Wapiti

White

Native American

Lists With Koda

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17 Comments

  1. My son’s name is Koda

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  2. I have a black German Shepherd pup, he looks like a black bear cub. I am thinking about naming him Koda, I think it fits him perfectly.

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  3. My crush’s name is Koda and I also think he fits the meaning ‘friend’ perfectly.

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  4. I’m Nigerian from a tribe known as Baruba (Baruten LGA Kwara State). Koda in my language means the last born of a king who is supposed to be a friend to everyone in the kingdom.
    I’m glad to realise that Koda also means friend in Native America culture

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  5. I love my name. I was born in 86 and was the what seemed like the only one for along time until brother bear came out and then boom it became popular lol. Great movie by the way. I’m Native and my father I guess HD it picked out since he was a youngster. Meaning little bear or good friend I live up to both. Treat me with kindness and respect ill be your greatest friend but hurt my loved ones and you’ll meet the bear. OG Koda and proud of it.

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    • Are there any special marks or signs in Native American that stands for Koda?

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    • Hello Og Koda! I am native aswel,l of the Chumash Tribe. I like hearing your background info I name my son Koda. I hope that he can carry on your way of living “Treat me with kindness and respect ill be your greatest friend but hurt my loved ones and you’ll meet the bear” Blessing

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  6. I love my little Koda

    We knew we wanted something outdoorsy/nature sounding.

    Hubby liked Bear and Kodiak, but I thought while cute Bear was to common and Kodiak felt to harsh.

    Koda was the perfect mix!

    And his middle name is Finn ??

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    • Apparently you can’t use emojis…
      The “??” Was supposed to be a bear and a shark

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    • My son’s name is Koda

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  7. We chose it because we love how it sounds, we love its meaning and that it is fairly uncommon

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  8. Because it was unique. I like the name that we was very fitting for him!!
    Koda mean little bear in native Americans.

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    • There is no language called Native American.

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  9. It has a special meaning in my Native American culture. I love the name Koda because not only is it special it’s also unique. I hate when people ask what his name is and then call him Dakota ?

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    • koda is a dakota word

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      • Depends on where you’re from. Koda is also a quite common name in eastern Europe.
        In this context it then derives from the ancient Greek name Nicholas.

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        • I love my dog koda he’s sweet and is friendly to all animals he is the sweetest little curious pup that I’ve ever gotten

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