US Popularity Rank: 5265

Origin: Japanese

Meaning: Rice paddy of happiness; Tail; Friend; Companion

Some of us use courage to guide us, others patience. And some of us, beauty…' There's a beauty to name Coda, an alternative spelling of Koda, which may sound familiar to fans of the heart-warming Disney film Brother Bear. There are many possible roots of the name Koda. In Japanese, the title means "rice paddy of happiness," while in Italian, it means "tail," which refers to a slip of land. It could also be said that Koda derives from Dakota, which means "friend" and "companion." A modern, trendy four-letter name, Coda is unique and keeps up with the times.