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Lakota

♂ Boy

Pronounced lə-KOH-tah /ləˈkoʊ.tɑ/High

Meaning: From Lakota, a division of the Sioux (Oceti Sakowin); the word means 'friend, ally, those who are united'Medium

In 30 seconds: Friend and ally, in a great nation's name: Lakota names one of the Sioux peoples — the word meaning 'allies, those united'. Strong, unisex, and rooted in the plains; this page covers its use for boys.
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Origin MediumSioux
MeaningFrom Lakota, a division of the Sioux (Oceti Sakowin); the word means 'friend, ally, those who are united'
U.S. rank (2025)#3908 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births28 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,556

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719782025

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 is the name of one of the three main divisions of the Sioux (the Oceti Sakowin, 'Seven Council Fires'); the word itself means 'friend, ally, those who are united'. Used as a given name honoring this heritage, it is borne by both sexes; this page covers its boys' use.

In the U.S. it appears in Native American and varied families. Rare, friend-and-ally at the root, and strong.

Did you know? The very name Lakota means 'friend' or 'ally' — 'those who are united' — reflecting the alliance of the Sioux nations of the northern plains.
Overall data confidence 78%
Lakota language references — Lakota — etymology

Variations

DakotaLakhota

Nicknames

Lake

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If you like Lakota…

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Dakota— shares the -ta ending
Nikita— echoes that soft -ta sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lakota mean?

Lakota names a Sioux people; the word means 'friend, ally, those united'.

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 boy's name.

How popular is Lakota?

Lakota is a rare name in the U.S.

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