Dekota

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Dekota Pronunciation

Dekota is pronounced dih-KOH-tah /dɪˈkoʊ.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Dakota — from the Dakota Sioux, 'a friend; an ally; a friendly one'; also a U.S. place name; used for both sexes; here for boysLow

In 30 seconds: A friend; an ally: Dekota spells Dakota — 'a friend'. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'dih-KOH-tah').

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Origin LowSioux

MeaningA spelling of Dakota — from the Dakota Sioux, 'a friend; an ally; a friendly one'; also a U.S. place name; used for both sexes; here for boys

U.S. rank (2024)#6521 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 834

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Dekota is a spelling of Dakota — from the Dakota Sioux, 'a friend; an ally; a friendly one' — also a U.S. place name (the Dakotas). A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Kota).

In the U.S. it registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, a-friend-and-an-ally at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Dakota means 'a friend; an ally' in the Dakota Sioux language (and names two U.S. states) — Dekota is a spelling, a crisp, modern name, used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'dih-KOH-tah').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Dakota — Sioux etymology

Variations

DakotaDakodaDekoda

Nicknames

Kota

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Unisex Place-name Sioux

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Dekota?

Dekota is pronounced dih-KOH-tah (/dɪˈkoʊ.tɑ/). Press play above to hear Dekota said aloud.

How do you say Dekota?

Dekota is said dih-KOH-tah (/dɪˈkoʊ.tɑ/). Press play above to hear Dekota said aloud.

What does the name Dekota mean?

Dekota spells Dakota — Dakota Sioux 'a friend; an ally'.

Is Dekota a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Dekota?

Dekota is a rare name in the U.S.