Malik vs Koda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malik

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#430
Total SSA Count
736
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Koda

Boy #465 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, companion"

Origin: Lakota Sioux

Cultural Roots

Native American American Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#465
Total SSA Count
665
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Malik Rank #430
Koda Rank #465

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #465 for Koda.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malik or Koda more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Koda at #465 in the United States.

What do Malik and Koda mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Koda means "friend, companion" (Lakota Sioux origin).

Are Malik and Koda boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Koda is primarily a boy name.

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