—2024 rank (unisex)
1880peak year
0babies named Dakota since 1880
—5-year trend
Dakota popularity over 145 years
⚖️ Shared by both genders · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Dakota mean?
From the Dakota language of the Sioux peoples, meaning 'friend, ally', also the name of two US states. It became a unisex favorite in the 1990s.
OriginNative American
Syllables3
Genderunisex
Stylenature, modern
Names like Dakota
Same era, same vibe — if you like Dakota, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Dakotas
- Dakota Johnson, actress
Spellings & variants
Dakotah
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