UK name, mostly boys
Kodi
An American name derived from a computer software called Kodi.
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.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 168 girls.
Kodi is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Kodi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1025, with 29 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 49 births.
This profile covers 681 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1999 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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.
The latest count is about 59% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 801 living people in the UK are called Kodi. 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
- • Kodi ranked #1025 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 29 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 49 boys were registered as Kodi.
- • Kodi ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #339 in 2024.
- • Kodi is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 801 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kodi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 80.2% of Kodi registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1025
2024
Births in 2024
29
Latest year
Peak year
2017
49 births
Estimated living
801
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Kodi
In England and Wales birth records, Kodi has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 80.2% of registrations are for boys and 19.8% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Kodi registered for boys
- Ranked #1,025 in 2024
- 29 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2017 (49 births)
Kodi registered for girls
- Ranked #5,669 in 2022
- 3 girls registered in 2022
- Peak: 2004 (18 births)
Meaning
What does Kodi mean?
The name Kodi is believed to have its origins in the Indian subcontinent, tracing back to the Sanskrit language. It is derived from the word "kodi," which means "crore" or ten million, indicating abundance and prosperity. The name has been prevalent in various regional languages across South Asia, such as Hindi, Kannada, and Tamil.
In ancient Hindu texts, the name Kodi is mentioned in association with deities and characters symbolizing wealth and prosperity. One notable example is the deity Kubera, the lord of wealth and treasures in Hindu mythology, whose name shares a similar root with Kodi.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Kodi can be found in historical records dating back to the medieval period in India. One notable figure was Kodi Rama Deva, a renowned poet and scholar from the 14th century who contributed significantly to the Kannada literary tradition.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kodi. One prominent example is Kodi Hussain Saheb Bahadur (1857-1919), a renowned ruler of the princely state of Arcot in British India, known for his progressive reforms and patronage of education.
Another notable figure was Kodi Sundararaman Ayyar (1890-1975), an esteemed lawyer and jurist from Tamil Nadu, who served as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court and played a pivotal role in shaping the legal system of independent India.
In the field of arts and culture, Kodi Ramakrishna (1922-1988) was a renowned Telugu poet and playwright, celebrated for his contributions to the literary landscape of Andhra Pradesh. His works explored themes of social justice and human emotions.
More recently, Kodi Smit-McPhee (born 1996) is an Australian actor who gained critical acclaim for his performances in films like "The Road" and "X-Men: Apocalypse," showcasing his versatility and talent at a young age.
While the name Kodi has its roots in Indian culture and language, it has transcended geographical boundaries and gained popularity across various regions and communities around the world, reflecting the diverse and multicultural tapestry of names.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kodi over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Kodi in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kodi, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 29 births in 2024, compared with 49 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kodi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kodi 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 | #959 | 161 | 5 |
| 2010s | #912 | 333 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1215 | 184 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Geography
Where Kodi is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kodi. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Kodi ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #339 in 2024.
Across the UK
Kodi in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#432 in 2024
19 years of NRS records, 100 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#339 in 2024
6 years of NISRA records, 25 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Kodi
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Kodi Lyons-Foster
association football player
English footballer
1996-
Related
Names similar to Kodi
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kodi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kodi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kodi was ranked #1025 for boys in England and Wales, with 29 births registered.
When was Kodi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 49 babies registered as Kodi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kodi?
An American name derived from a computer software called Kodi.
How many people are called Kodi in the UK?
A total of 681 babies have been registered as Kodi across the 26 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 100 more in Scotland and 25 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Kodi most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Kodi ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #339 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.