Jay vs Koda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #465 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend, companion"

Origin: Lakota Sioux

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Jay Rank #397

Koda Rank #465

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #465 for Koda.

Is Jay or Koda more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Koda at #465 in the United States.

What do Jay and Koda mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Koda means "friend, companion" (Lakota Sioux origin).

Are Jay and Koda boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Koda is primarily a boy name.