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Lakoda

♀ Girl

Pronounced luh-KOH-duh /ləˈkoʊ.də/Medium

Meaning: Lakoda is a form/respelling of Lakota, the name of a Sioux people and their language, from a word meaning 'friend, ally; those who are allied.' We present this respectfully; as a given name it borrows the Lakota name.Low

In 30 seconds: A friendly name: Lakoda forms Lakota, 'friend, ally' (said 'luh-KOH-duh'). Warm and rare, noted respectfully.
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Origin LowAmerican, Lakota
MeaningLakoda is a form/respelling of Lakota, the name of a Sioux people and their language, from a word meaning 'friend, ally; those who are allied.' We present this respectfully; as a given name it borrows the Lakota name.
U.S. rank (2024)#16550 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 94

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219952024

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

Lakoda is a respelling of Lakota, the name of a Sioux people whose word means 'friend, ally.' Its use as a given name draws on that name, which we present respectfully and honestly, noting the borrowing. Warm and rare (said 'luh-KOH-duh').

As a given name it appears only in the deepest, rarest tier. Extremely rare and warm.

Did you know? Lakoda is a form of Lakota — the Sioux people and language, from a word for 'friend, ally.' We present that respectfully; as a first name it borrows the Lakota name (said 'luh-KOH-duh').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Lakoda — Form of Lakota ('friend, ally'; the Lakota people)

Variations

LakotaLakodahLakodia

Nicknames

KodaLala

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lakoda mean?

Lakoda forms Lakota, the name of a Sioux people, from a word meaning 'friend, ally.'

How do you pronounce Lakoda?

It's said luh-KOH-duh /ləˈkoʊ.də/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lakoda a boy or girl name?

Lakoda is used here as a girl's name; it reads fairly unisex.

How popular is Lakoda?

Lakoda is extremely rare as a given name.

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