Dakotta
dah-KOH-tah
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Native American
Total Births
89
Peak Year
#9 in 1996
First Recorded
1993
Style
Nature-Inspired, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A variant spelling of Dakota, derived from the name of the Dakota Native American tribe, meaning "friend" or "ally" in the Dakota language.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Dakota Fanning
American actress known for child roles
Dakota Johnson
American actress, daughter of Melanie Griffith
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