Dakotah
Dakotah is a girl's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
Friend or ally.
Origin and history
Dakotah is a variant spelling of Dakota, derived from the Native American Dakota language. It carries the meaning of friend or ally and is used in the United States as both a given name and a place name. This particular spelling with an added final 'h' gained some popularity during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
2,314 babies in the United States have been named Dakotah since 1880. It ranks #3663 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1799.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.1 %)
- CA (17.4 %)
- MN (12.5 %)
- FL (8.8 %)
- OH (8.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 81 |
| 1990-2000 | 675 |
| 2000-2010 | 631 |
| 2010-2019 | 625 |
| 2020-2029 | 302 |
Nicknames
Kota, Kody
Fun facts
- The name comes directly from the Dakota tribe's autonym, meaning friend or ally.
- The addition of the trailing 'h' offers a stylized alternative to the traditional Dakota spelling.