Dakotah
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Friend or ally
Origin: Native American (Sioux)
Popularity: Ranked #4090 in 2025 with 35 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Dakota. Shares the meaning 'Friend or ally.'
Similar names: dakota, dakoda, darko, dekota, drako, dak, dot, dottie
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Dakotah? About 1 in 53,686 babies born in 2025 were named Dakotah, or roughly 0.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Dakotah
What does the name Dakotah mean?
Dakotah means “Friend or ally” from Native American (Sioux) roots.
What is the origin of the name Dakotah?
Dakotah has Native American (Sioux) origin. The traditional meaning is “Friend or ally”.
How popular is Dakotah?
Dakotah ranked #4067 in 2025 — given to 35 babies that year.
When was Dakotah most popular?
Dakotah peaked in 1994 with 207 babies registered that year.
Is Dakotah a boy or girl name?
Dakotah is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 58% of Dakotahs are boys and 42% are girls.
Is the name Dakotah rising or falling in popularity?
Dakotah has fallen 950 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3117 in 2020 to #4067 in 2025.
How long has Dakotah been recorded?
Dakotah appears in birth records across 45 years — from 1979 through 2025.