Alijah vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alijah

Boy #431 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#431
Total SSA Count
734
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Lijah

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Cody

Boy #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#289
Total SSA Count
1,161
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Codes

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Popularity Comparison

Alijah Rank #431
Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #431 for Alijah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alijah ___

  • Alijah James
  • Alijah Michael
  • Alijah Isaiah
  • Alijah David
  • Alijah Emmanuel
  • Alijah Josiah

Cody ___

  • Cody James
  • Cody Lee
  • Cody Ray
  • Cody Allen
  • Cody Wayne
  • Cody Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alijah

Elijah Isaiah Ezekiel Naomi Zion

If you choose Cody

Brady Logan Trevor Casey Kylie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alijah or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Alijah at #431 in the United States.

What do Alijah and Cody mean?

Alijah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alijah and Cody boy or girl names?

Alijah is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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