Kodi is a feminine spelling of Cody, an Irish surname from Ó Cuidighthigh that is usually explained as "helpful" or "descendant of the helper". Cody became a Wild West name through Buffalo Bill Cody, and the i spelling gives it the casual, unisex feel of Kori and Rori. Kodi stood at number 2527 in 2000, reached number 1041 in 2023 and ranks number 1304 in 2025.