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Unisex Name

Dakota

"Friendly one, ally, friend"

Ranked #225 for baby names

About the Name Dakota

Meaning

Friendly one, ally, friend

Origin

English

Gender

Unisex

First Letter

D

Boy Rank

#225

Girl Rank

#119

Dakota is a unisex name of English origin. The name means "Friendly one, ally, friend" and is currently ranked #225 in popularity in the United States. It is commonly used for both boys and girls. Browse more names starting with D or explore other English names.

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Popularity Over Time

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1950
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1960
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1970
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1980
#55
1990
#42
2000
#55
2010
#119
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Dakota

  • DJ Dakota Johnson
  • DF Dakota Fanning

Names Similar to Dakota

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Girl

Valley flower, elegant, dignified

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Diana

Girl

Divine, heavenly, goddess of the moon

Latin #87

Daphne

Girl

Laurel tree, bay tree, victory

Greek #145

Delilah

Girl

Delicate, weakened, languishing

Hebrew #72
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Quick Facts

Syllables
3
Letters
6
Starts with
D
Origin
English

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