Dacota: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: d-ahc-oht-ah
Origin: United States
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Dacota symbolizes 'community and kinship'.

Dacota is a variant of Dakota, rooted in the Native American Sioux tribe, meaning "friend" or "ally." Popularized in the 1990s, it symbolizes community and kinship. Its popularity highlights changing naming trends that value cultural heritage and adaptability, making Dacota a distinctive choice for those wanting a modern yet historically rich name.

Dacota Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Dacota is currently #26005 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Dacota is currently #14950 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Dacota is currently #12700 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Dacota is currently #7266 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Dacota is currently #13080 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Dacota is currently #7469 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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