Dana vs Kodi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kodi

Girl #1,193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,193
Total SSA Count
198
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ko

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dana Rank #1,076
Kodi Rank #1,193

Dana is more popular, ranked #1076 vs #1193 for Kodi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dana ___

  • Dana Marie
  • Dana Lynn
  • Dana Nicole
  • Dana Rose
  • Dana Elizabeth
  • Dana Christine

Kodi ___

  • Kodi Lynn
  • Kodi Marie
  • Kodi Ann
  • Kodi Rose
  • Kodi Grace
  • Kodi Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dana

Lisa Karen Diane Scott Mark

If you choose Kodi

Riley Bailey Casey Brooke Parker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dana or Kodi more popular?

Dana is more popular, ranked #1076 compared to Kodi at #1193 in the United States.

What do Dana and Kodi mean?

Dana means "judge, arbiter" (Hebrew origin). Kodi means "helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dana and Kodi boy or girl names?

Dana is primarily a girl name. Kodi is primarily a girl name.

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