The name Kodak, typically used for males, has its origins in the Native American Lakota Sioux language. It is derived from the term "koda," which means "friend" or "companion." The name Kodak became popularized as a given name after the renowned American photography company, Eastman Kodak Company. This association adds a sense of creativity and innovation to the name. In terms of pronunciation, it is pronounced as koh-DAK (/koʊˈdak/) in American English. The alternative variation of the name is Koda. While not extremely common, Kodak has been steadily gaining popularity in recent years with 10 occurrences in 2020 and 9 occurrences in 2019 among newborns in the United States, ranking at 7483 and 8202 respectively.
Bill Kahan Kapri, professionally known as Kodak Black, is an American rapper who gained recognition with hits like "No Flockin" and "Tunnel Vision," and achieved chart success with albums like Painting Pictures and Dying to Live. |