Dekota
Dekota is a boy's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
Friend or ally.
Origin and history
Dekota is a modern spelling variant of Dakota, derived from the Native American Siouan word meaning friend or ally. While Dakota is much more widespread, Dekota offers an alternative phonetic spelling. In the United States, it is a rare name given to a small number of boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
845 babies in the United States have been named Dekota since 1880. It ranks #3831 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1852.
States where it is most popular
- TN (42.1 %)
- GA (28.9 %)
- IN (15.8 %)
- WA (13.2 %)
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 | 48 |
| 1990-2000 | 350 |
| 2000-2010 | 258 |
| 2010-2019 | 114 |
| 2020-2029 | 75 |
Fun facts
- Dekota is a phonetic variation of Dakota, replacing the initial vowel while maintaining the same pronunciation.
- The underlying word originates from the Dakota people, a Native American tribe in the northern Great Plains region.