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Lakoda

♂ Boy

Pronounced lah-KOH-dah /lɑˈkoʊ.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Lakota — from the Lakota Sioux, 'a friend; an ally; those who are allied/feel affection' (the name of a Sioux nation)Low

In 30 seconds: A friend; an ally: Lakoda spells Lakota. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'lah-KOH-dah').
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Origin LowNative American, Sioux
MeaningA spelling of Lakota — from the Lakota Sioux, 'a friend; an ally; those who are allied/feel affection' (the name of a Sioux nation)
U.S. rank (2025)#7031 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 185

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519942025

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 spelling of Lakota — from the Lakota Sioux, 'a friend; an ally; those who are allied/feel affection' (the name of a Sioux nation). A lyrical, modern name (said 'lah-KOH-dah').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern heritage name. Rare, a-friend at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Lakota means 'a friend; an ally' in the Lakota Sioux language (the name of a Sioux nation) — Lakoda is a spelling, lyrical and modern (said 'lah-KOH-dah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Lakota — Sioux etymology

Variations

LakotaLakotahDakoda

Nicknames

Kota

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lakoda mean?

Lakoda spells Lakota — Lakota Sioux 'a friend; an ally' (the name of a Sioux nation).

How do you pronounce Lakoda?

It's said lah-KOH-dah /lɑˈkoʊ.dɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lakoda a boy or girl name?

Lakoda is a boy's name (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Lakoda?

Lakoda is a very rare name in the U.S.

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