Jodi
Meaning: Woman from Judea, praised
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #290
Total births: 799
History: Jodi peaked in the 1990s in Australia. The casual spelling is perfectly Australian. Jodi represents the informal naming spirit of 1990s Australia.
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| Current rank (1980) | #98 |
| Babies named Jodi in 1980 | 76 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 799 |
| Peak year | 1972 (103 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #78 |
| Years in records | 1967–1980 (9 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 2 spots |
Frequently asked about Jodi
What does the name Jodi mean?
Jodi means “Woman from Judea, praised” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Jodi?
Jodi has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Woman from Judea, praised”.
How popular is Jodi in Australia?
Jodi ranked #98 in Australia in 1980 — given to 76 babies that year.
When was Jodi most popular?
Jodi peaked in 1972 with 103 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Jodi a boy or girl name?
Jodi is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Jodis in registered births are female.
How long has Jodi been recorded in Australia?
Jodi appears in birth records in Australia across 9 years — from 1967 through 1980.