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Dakotah

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Pronounced dah-ko-tah /də.ˈkoʊ.tə/High

Meaning: Allies, friendsMedium

In 30 seconds: Dakotah is an English-used name meaning 'allies, friends', an h-ending spelling of Dakota.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningAllies, friends
U.S. rank (2024)#2928 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births56 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,278

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019842024

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 carries the meaning 'allies, friends' and is an alternate spelling of Dakota. The name reflects that sense of friendship and alliance, and the added h gives the familiar form a slightly softer finish. It is used in English-speaking settings for girls and boys alike.

The plain spelling Dakota is the better-known variation, worn by actresses Dakota Johnson and Dakota Fanning. Pronounced duh-KOH-tuh, the name has an even, three-syllable swing.

Did you know? Dakotah is a spelling variant of Dakota, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'allies, friends' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Dakotah — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Dakota

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Dakota Johnson (1989–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Dakota Fanning (1994–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dakotah mean?

Dakotah is usually explained as meaning 'allies, friends' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Dakotah?

It's commonly said dah-ko-tah /də.ˈkoʊ.tə/.

Is Dakotah a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Dakotah is used as a girl name.

How popular is Dakotah?

In 2024, Dakotah ranked #2928 in the U.S. for girls, with 56 births recorded.

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