Jodi
Meaning
"praised"
Origin: Hebrew (Yehudit)
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,257
- Total SSA Count
- 49
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"praised"
Origin: Hebrew (Yehudit)
Jodi is more popular, ranked #3257 vs #18610 for Shankar.
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Jodi is more popular, ranked #3257 compared to Shankar at #18610 in the United States.
Jodi means "praised" (Hebrew (Yehudit) origin).
Jodi is primarily a girl name. Shankar is primarily a boy name.