UnisexNative American
Nakota
nah-KOH-tah
Popularity
#16893
stable
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Native American
Total Births
378
Peak Year
#21 in 2005
First Recorded
1991
Style
Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A Native American name, most commonly associated with the Dakota people, meaning "friend" or "ally."
Gender Split
Numerology
8
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Spelling Variations
Personality Traits
FriendlyLoyalTrustworthySociable
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