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Dekota
How to Pronounce Dekota
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
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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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.
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What does the name Dekota mean?
Dekota spells Dakota — Dakota Sioux 'a friend; an ally'.
How do you pronounce Dekota?
It's said dih-KOH-tah /dɪˈkoʊ.tɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
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.