Keyan vs Kodah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keyan

Boy #3,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ancient, enduring, long-standing"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,671
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Key, Kee

Playground Safety Score

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Kodah

Boy #3,477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, ally"

Origin: Lakota Sioux

Cultural Roots

Native American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,477
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ko

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Keyan Rank #3,671
Kodah Rank #3,477

Kodah is more popular, ranked #3477 vs #3671 for Keyan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keyan ___

  • Keyan James
  • Keyan Michael
  • Keyan Patrick
  • Keyan Liam
  • Keyan Sean
  • Keyan Finn

Kodah ___

  • Kodah James
  • Kodah Bear
  • Kodah River
  • Kodah Wolf
  • Kodah Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keyan

Declan Niamh Finn Ciara Rory

If you choose Kodah

Dakota Cheyenne Wyatt Sage River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keyan or Kodah more popular?

Kodah is more popular, ranked #3477 compared to Keyan at #3671 in the United States.

What do Keyan and Kodah mean?

Keyan means "ancient, enduring, long-standing" (Old Irish origin). Kodah means "friend, ally" (Lakota Sioux origin).

Are Keyan and Kodah boy or girl names?

Keyan is primarily a boy name. Kodah is primarily a boy name.

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