Island; brown bear
Derived from the Alutiiq word 'Qikertaq', meaning island, it is most famously associated with Kodiak Island and the large brown bears native to the region. As a given name, it evokes the rugged wilderness of Alaska and the strength of the animal kingdom.
About 28 boys were named Kodiak in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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