Lakoda
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Friend or ally
Origin: Native American (Sioux)
Popularity: Ranked #7031 in 2025 with 12 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Lakota, meaning friend or ally.
Similar names: lakota, ladd, laddie
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Lakoda? About 1 in 195,794 babies born in 2025 were named Lakoda, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lakoda
What does the name Lakoda mean?
Lakoda means “Friend or ally” from Native American (Sioux) roots.
What is the origin of the name Lakoda?
Lakoda has Native American (Sioux) origin. The traditional meaning is “Friend or ally”.
How popular is Lakoda?
Lakoda ranked #6803 in 2025 — given to 12 babies that year.
When was Lakoda most popular?
Lakoda peaked in 2012 with 23 babies registered that year.
Is Lakoda a boy or girl name?
Lakoda is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 65% of Lakodas are boys and 35% are girls.
Is the name Lakoda rising or falling in popularity?
Lakoda has risen 1471 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8274 in 2020 to #6803 in 2025.
How long has Lakoda been recorded?
Lakoda appears in birth records across 26 years — from 1994 through 2025.