What is the origin of the name Lakoda?

Lakoda is a name of Native American origin.

How popular is the name Lakoda?

Lakoda is currently ranked #16550 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Lakoda?

Lakoda is pronounced lah-KOH-dah.

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UnisexNative American

Lakoda

lah-KOH-dah

Popularity

#16550

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Native American

Total Births

267

Peak Year

#36 in 2012

First Recorded

1994

Style

Earthy & Bohemian, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A name from the Native American Dakota people. It can be interpreted to mean "friend" or "ally".

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Lako Koda Kode

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Gender Split

Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Lako Koda Kode

Spelling Variations

Lakota

Similar Names

Dakota Sierra Navajo Cheyenne Winona

Personality Traits

LoyalCourageousHelpfulResourceful

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