Dakota

Girl's name

Dakota is a Native American name derived from the Sioux language, meaning "friend" or "ally."

Meaning Friend
Origin Native American
U.S. births in 2023 1,155
Peak year 2006

Appears In These Collections

Gender-Neutral Names Starting With D

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Dakota Fanning - Actress in "War of the Worlds."
  • Dakota Johnson - Actress in "Fifty Shades of Grey."
  • Dakota Blue Richards - Actress in "The Golden Compass."
  • Dakota Kai - Professional wrestler in WWE.
  • Dakota Gonzalez - Singer and former college basketball player.
  • Dakota Hood - Actress in "The Hunger Games."
  • Dakota Brinkman - Reality TV personality on "The Challenge."
  • Dakota Somervill - Actress in "The DUFF."
  • Dakota Lohan - Actress and sister of Lindsay Lohan.

Sisters for Dakota

Girl names closely related to Dakota

Jordyn Autumn Nova Phoenix Bailey London Rylee Camryn

Brothers for Dakota

Boy names closely related to Dakota

Jace Kenneth Malik Ashton Jaxon Kaden Lennox Tristan

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Dakota

Buddy Kahlil Khalil Ruth Ruthann Ruthie

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