UK boy's name
Kodah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "bear cub" or "teddy bear".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kodah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kodah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2024 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Kodah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Kodah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kodah ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 4 boys were registered as Kodah.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kodah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2024
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Kodah mean?
The name Kodah is an ancient name with roots tracing back to the Sumerian civilization of Mesopotamia, which flourished around 3500-3000 BCE. Derived from the Sumerian word 'ku-da', meaning 'brave warrior', the name was initially used to honor those who displayed exceptional courage and valor in battle.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kodah can be found in the epic tale of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known works of literature dating back to around 2100 BCE. In this ancient Sumerian epic, Kodah is mentioned as a revered warrior who fought alongside the legendary king Gilgamesh.
As the Sumerian culture gave way to the rise of the Babylonian Empire, the name Kodah continued to hold significance. It is believed that during the reign of King Hammurabi (1792-1750 BCE), a prominent military commander named Kodah led the Babylonian armies to several decisive victories, further cementing the name's association with bravery and martial prowess.
Over the centuries, the name Kodah appeared in various historical records and texts across the ancient Near East. In the 8th century BCE, an Assyrian scribe named Kodah was renowned for his meticulous documentation of historical events during the reign of King Sargon II.
As civilizations rose and fell, the name Kodah transcended cultural boundaries. In ancient Greece, a renowned philosopher named Kodah of Miletus (c. 500 BCE) was celebrated for his teachings on ethics and virtue. His philosophical works, though largely lost to time, were influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of the era.
During the medieval period, the name Kodah resurfaced in various regions. In the 12th century, a Persian poet named Kodah al-Din composed lyrical verses that captured the essence of courtly love and the beauty of nature. His works were widely admired and preserved in literary anthologies of the time.
Fast-forwarding to the Renaissance, a renowned Italian sculptor named Kodah Fiorentino (1454-1522) gained recognition for his intricate marble carvings and contributions to the artistic renaissance that swept across Europe. His masterpieces adorned numerous churches and palaces, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of art.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kodah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kodah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4270 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Kodah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kodah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kodah was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Kodah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 4 babies registered as Kodah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kodah?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "bear cub" or "teddy bear".
How many people are called Kodah in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Kodah across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.