Alta vs Kody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alta

Girl #6,119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high, elevated"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,119
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al, Allie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kody

Boy #1,100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Otto"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,100
Total SSA Count
195
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kod

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alta Rank #6,119
Kody Rank #1,100

Kody is more popular, ranked #1100 vs #6119 for Alta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alta ___

  • Alta Rose
  • Alta Mae
  • Alta Grace
  • Alta Jean
  • Alta Louise
  • Alta Fern

Kody ___

  • Kody James
  • Kody Lee
  • Kody Ray
  • Kody Allen
  • Kody Michael
  • Kody Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alta

Vera Mabel Hazel Cora Orrin

If you choose Kody

Tyler Brady Kayla Brooke Chase

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alta or Kody more popular?

Kody is more popular, ranked #1100 compared to Alta at #6119 in the United States.

What do Alta and Kody mean?

Alta means "high, elevated" (Latin origin). Kody means "descendant of Otto" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alta and Kody boy or girl names?

Alta is primarily a girl name. Kody is primarily a boy name.

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