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Dakota Meaning and Origin

Dakota is Native American given name meaning The name Dakota is derived from the Native American Sioux tribe. The meaning of the name is "ally" or "friend"..

Dakota is a name that's been used by parents who are considering unisex baby names.

Dakota is currently #258 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Dakota are Dakota Dozier, Dakota.

Dakota is a 6 letters name with 3 syllables.

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Dakota name meaning

The name Dakota is derived from the Native American Sioux tribe. The meaning of the name is "ally" or "friend".

Dakota name origin

Native American

Name facts

6 letter name and 3 syllables

Popularity

Dakota is ranked #258 most popular baby girl name in 2022

Dakota is ranked #349 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 44% of babies named Dakota were boys
In 2022, 56% of babies named Dakota were girls

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Dakota in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Dakota in Canada

Celebrities named Dakota

Dakota Dozier (Sport)
Dakota (Nature)

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Dakota - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Dakota?
The meaning of the name Dakota is The name Dakota is derived from the Native American Sioux tribe. The meaning of the name is "ally" or "friend"..
What is the origin of the name Dakota?
The origin of the name Dakota is Native American .
Is Dakota a girl or boy name?
The name Dakota is a unisex name. According to our statistics, 43.66% of babies called Dakota were boys, 56.34% of babies called Dakota were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Dakota?
According to statistics, Dakota is ranked 258th most popular unisex name in the US, in 2022.
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