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Lakota

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How to Pronounce Lakota

Pronounced lə-KOH-tah /ləˈkoʊ.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Lakota (Sioux), 'friend, ally; those who are allied' (the name of the Lakota people); here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Friend and ally: Lakota is the name of the Lakota people — 'friend, ally'. Warm, strong, and proud. Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumLakota
MeaningFrom the Lakota (Sioux), 'friend, ally; those who are allied' (the name of the Lakota people); here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#5212 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,646

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719832024

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

Lakota comes from the Lakota (Sioux) people, 'friend, ally; those who are considered allies' (kin to Dakota and Nakota). A warm, strong, proud name honoring the Lakota nation of the northern Plains, used for both sexes, here for girls.

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, friend-and-ally at the root, and proud.

Did you know? Lakota means 'friend, ally; the allied people' — the name of the Lakota nation of the Great Plains (kin to Dakota); a warm, strong, proud name, used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 70%
References — Lakota — etymology

Variations

DakotaLakotah

Nicknames

Kota

Famous Bearers

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If you like Lakota…

Cheyenne— a fellow Plains nation-name
Cheyanne— a companion Indigenous-rooted name
Winona— another Sioux-rooted girls' name
Dakota— a similarly popular pick
Lupita— echoes that soft -ta sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lakota mean?

Lakota is the name of the Lakota people — 'friend, ally; the allied people'.

How do you pronounce Lakota?

It's said lə-KOH-tah /ləˈkoʊ.tɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lakota a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Lakota?

Lakota is a rare name in the U.S.

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