Kodi
2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Modern American ◈ 2 syllables
"Helper, helper of others."

From Modern American

Kodi means helpful or cushion — the I-ending variant of Cody/Kody, from the Irish Gaelic cuidightheach (helpful). The K-opening and I-ending create maximum visual personalisation. Same Irish-helpful heritage, compact two-syllable form. Buffalo Bill Cody carries the same rootstock through Wild West heritage.

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Kodi at a glance
MeaningHelper, helper of others.
OriginModern American
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 3
US Rank (today)#1665
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Why parents love Kodi
  • Same Cody/helpful meaning with K-I visual distinction.
  • Two syllables with a bright, compact sound: KO-dee.
  • Buffalo Bill Cody carries Wild West heritage.
  • The K-opening gives visual sharpness.
  • The I-ending feels modern and feminine.
The vibe of Kodi
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Origin & history of Kodi
Irish Gaelic cuidightheach (helpful) Cody K-I variant Kodi
1
Modern American roots
Kodi is the K-I variant of Cody from the Irish meaning helpful. Buffalo Bill Cody carries Wild West heritage. The K-opening and I-ending create visual personalisation.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: K-I variant; Buffalo Bill Cody (1846–1917).
3
Today
Kodi remains a beloved choice, ranking #1665 in the US. 7,017 babies have been named Kodi since 1967.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Kodi?
2023 peak year
Kodi is on the rise. After years out of the spotlight, it has been gaining ground with U.S. parents in the most recent decade. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #1665), with about 238 babies named Kodi each year. In 2023, 244 babies received the name (ranked #1040). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 7,017.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
244 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,040)
238 Avg. per year
(last decade)
2,380 Total registrations
last 10 years
7,017 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,665) Moderate
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Kodi
3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.

Kodi's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — Wild-West adventure. People named Kodi tend to be helpful, sharp, and gifted at being the most K-I-distinct person on any frontier.

K-I distinct
Wild-West helpful
Buffalo-Bill heritage
Sharp modern
Irish-compact
K2
O6
D4
I9
Sum: 21 → Life path 3
Personality of Kodi
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
😊
Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
🌈
Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
🗣️
Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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