Koda
Boy name · 18 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Koda: 18 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2017.
A modern favourite in Scotland, Koda is often traced to the Sioux and Dakota languages, where it means "friend" or "ally." It also appears as a Japanese name, sometimes written as 幸田 with meanings relating to "happy rice paddy." The name gained popular awareness through the lovable bear cub voiced by Jeremy Suarez in Disney’s *Brother Bear* and is shared by American baseball pitcher Koda Glover. While not a place itself, Koda shares its root with the Dakota people and the two US states named after them. Today it works as a unisex name, often chosen for its warm, approachable sound and cross-cultural appeal, fitting nicely alongside other short, nature-inspired Scottish choices.
Boy 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20175 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #5605 babies
- Total births
- 18since 2017
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y