Dakota Name Origin

/duh-KOH-tuh/

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Name Origin

The name Dakota originates from the Native American Sioux language, meaning 'friend' or 'ally'. It became popular as a given name in the United States and Canada, especially in regions with Native American heritage, and is also used in Australia.

This chart shows how many babies were given the name Dakota each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).

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