Koda vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Koda

Boy #465 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend, companion"

Origin: Lakota Sioux

Native American American Japanese

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Koda Rank #465

Jay Rank #397

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

Is Koda or Jay more popular?

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

What do Koda and Jay mean?

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

Are Koda and Jay boy or girl names?

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