Dakoda

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Dakoda Pronunciation

Dakoda is pronounced də-KOH-dah /dəˈkoʊ.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: -a spelling of Dakota — from the Dakota (Sioux), 'friend, ally, those who are allied'; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Friend and ally: Dakoda spells Dakota — 'friend, ally'. Warm, strong, and modern — used for both sexes.

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Origin MediumDakota

Meaning-a spelling of Dakota — from the Dakota (Sioux), 'friend, ally, those who are allied'; here for girls

U.S. rank (2024)#4905 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 889

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Dakoda is a -a spelling of Dakota — from the Dakota (Sioux) people, 'friend, ally; those who are considered friends'. A warm, strong, modern name (and a U.S. state name), used for both sexes, here for girls.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, friend-and-ally at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Dakota means 'friend, ally' in the Dakota (Sioux) language — Dakoda is a -a spelling, warm and modern, used for both sexes (actress Dakota Fanning).

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name — Dakota — root etymology

Variations

DakotaDakotahDakkota

Nicknames

KotaDak

Themes & Styles

Unisex Place-name Native-american Dakota

If you like Dakoda…

Dakotah— a fellow spelling

Cheyenne— a companion Indigenous-rooted name

Sierra— another nature/place girls' name

Shyanne— a fellow Dakota choice

Nevada— echoes that soft -da sound

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Dakoda?

Dakoda is pronounced də-KOH-dah (/dəˈkoʊ.dɑ/). Press play above to hear Dakoda said aloud.

How do you say Dakoda?

Dakoda is said də-KOH-dah (/dəˈkoʊ.dɑ/). Press play above to hear Dakoda said aloud.

What does the name Dakoda mean?

Dakoda spells Dakota — 'friend, ally' (Dakota/Sioux).

Is Dakoda a boy or girl name?

Dakoda is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Dakoda?

Dakoda is a rare spelling in the U.S.