Dakotah

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Dakotah Pronunciation

Dakotah is pronounced də-KOH-tah /dəˈkoʊ.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: -h spelling of Dakota — from the Dakota (Sioux), 'friend, ally, those who are allied'Medium

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

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Origin MediumDakota

Meaning-h spelling of Dakota — from the Dakota (Sioux), 'friend, ally, those who are allied'

U.S. rank (2024)#4719 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1994

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,123

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Dakotah is an -h 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 boys.

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 — Dakotah is an -h spelling, warm and modern, used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name — Dakota — root etymology

Variations

DakotaDakodaDakkota

Nicknames

KotaDak

Themes & Styles

Unisex Place-name Native-american Dakota

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Dakotah?

Dakotah is pronounced də-KOH-tah (/dəˈkoʊ.tɑ/). Press play above to hear Dakotah said aloud.

How do you say Dakotah?

Dakotah is said də-KOH-tah (/dəˈkoʊ.tɑ/). Press play above to hear Dakotah said aloud.

What does the name Dakotah mean?

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

Is Dakotah a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Dakotah?

Dakotah is a rare spelling in the U.S.