girlNative American

Dakota: Meaning & Origin

Dakota is a girl name of Native American origin meaning “Friend, ally”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 23% of baby names. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

dah-KOH-tah

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

77/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 23% of popular names.

Nicknames

Kota

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

28%
69
2010
50
Current
#26
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Dakota Rose
  • Dakota Grace
  • Dakota Marie
  • Dakota Jane

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Dakota