Dakota: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Meaning friend or ally in the Sioux language, Dakota carries a spirit of the open plains and genuine connection.
- Origin
- Native American (Sioux)
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #365
- Peak
- #56 in 1995
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Dakota Means
Dakota is a unisex name of Native American (Sioux) origin. Meaning friend or ally in the Sioux language, Dakota carries a spirit of the open plains and genuine connection.
How Popular Dakota Is
Dakota currently ranks #365 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #56 in 1995. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Dakota
- Dakota Fanning brought youthful star power to this name in the early 2000s.
- Two U.S. states, North and South Dakota, share this beautiful name.
- It surged in the 1990s as part of the place-name trend in baby naming.
Questions About Dakota
What does Dakota mean?
Dakota is a unisex name of Native American (Sioux) origin. Meaning friend or ally in the Sioux language, Dakota carries a spirit of the open plains and genuine connection.
How popular is Dakota?
Dakota currently ranks #365 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #56 in 1995. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Dakota come from?
Dakota comes from Native American (Sioux) roots. Dakota Fanning brought youthful star power to this name in the early 2000s.
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