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UnisexNative American

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.

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Numerology

4

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

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

FriendlyLoyalIndependentStrong

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