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Dekota

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Pronounced duh-KOH-tuh /dəˈkoʊ.tə/Medium

Meaning: Dekota is a respelling of Dakota, from the name of the Dakota (Sioux) people, meaning 'friend' or 'ally.' The name is used across sexes, with a strong unisex feel; here it is given for a girl.Low

In 30 seconds: A respelling of Dakota: Dekota means 'friend; ally' from the Dakota people (said 'duh-KOH-tuh'). Used across sexes, which we note.
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Origin MediumDakota
MeaningDekota is a respelling of Dakota, from the name of the Dakota (Sioux) people, meaning 'friend' or 'ally.' The name is used across sexes, with a strong unisex feel; here it is given for a girl.
U.S. rank (2024)#11317 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 349

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619592024

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

As a girl's name, Dekota is a respelling of Dakota, from the Dakota (Sioux) nation, glossed 'friend; ally.' The name carries a strong unisex feel and is used across sexes, which we note. A place-and-people-linked pick (said 'duh-KOH-tuh').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., beside boys' and unisex use. Rare, unisex, and rooted.

Did you know? Dekota respells Dakota, from the Dakota (Sioux) people — a name meaning 'friend' or 'ally.' It reads as unisex, used for girls and boys alike, which we note (said 'duh-KOH-tuh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Dekota — Respelling of Dakota (Dakota/Sioux people, 'friend; ally'); unisex-leaning

Variations

DakotaDakotahDekotah

Nicknames

DeeKota

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dekota mean?

Dekota is a respelling of Dakota, from the Dakota (Sioux) people, meaning 'friend' or 'ally.'

How do you pronounce Dekota?

It's said duh-KOH-tuh /dəˈkoʊ.tə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dekota a boy or girl name?

Dekota is used for both; it has a strong unisex feel, and we note the cross-sex use.

How popular is Dekota?

Dekota is a rare spelling for girls in the U.S., beside the more common Dakota.

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