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Dakotah

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Dakotah

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

peak 199419792024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

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

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dakotah mean?

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

How do you pronounce Dakotah?

It's said də-KOH-tah /dəˈkoʊ.tɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

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.

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