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Current rank (2025)#10695
Babies named Nakota in 20256
Total recorded384
Peak year2016 (15 babies)
Highest rank ever#5200
Years in records1991–2025 (33 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↓ 3825 spots
Gender breakdown63% boys / 37% girls

Frequently asked about Nakota

What does the name Nakota mean?
Nakota means “Friend or ally” from Native American (Sioux) roots.
What is the origin of the name Nakota?
Nakota has Native American (Sioux) origin. The traditional meaning is “Friend or ally”.
How popular is Nakota?
Nakota ranked #10695 in 2025 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Nakota most popular?
Nakota peaked in 2016 with 15 babies registered that year.
Is Nakota a boy or girl name?
Nakota is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 63% of Nakotas are boys and 37% are girls.
Is the name Nakota rising or falling in popularity?
Nakota has fallen 3825 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6870 in 2020 to #10695 in 2025.
How long has Nakota been recorded?
Nakota appears in birth records across 33 years — from 1991 through 2025.

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