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Takota

♂ Boy

Pronounced tah-KOH-tah /tɑˈkoʊ.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling linked to Dakota/Lakota — from the Sioux, 'a friend; an ally' (also the name of a Native American people); we note the people-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A friend; an ally: Takota links to Dakota/Lakota. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'tah-KOH-tah').
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Origin LowSioux
MeaningA form/spelling linked to Dakota/Lakota — from the Sioux, 'a friend; an ally' (also the name of a Native American people); we note the people-name
U.S. rank (2025)#13666 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 410

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719952025

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

Takota is a form/spelling linked to Dakota/Lakota — from the Sioux, 'a friend; an ally' (also the name of a Native American people; we note the people-name). A lyrical, modern name (said 'tah-KOH-tah').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Dakota. Rare, a-friend at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Dakota/Lakota means 'a friend; an ally' in the Sioux (also the name of a Native American people) — Takota is a form linked to it, lyrical and modern (we note the people-name; said 'tah-KOH-tah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Dakota — people-name

Variations

DakotaLakotaTakoda

Nicknames

Koda

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Takota mean?

Takota links to Dakota/Lakota — Sioux 'a friend; an ally' (also a people-name). We note the people-name.

How do you pronounce Takota?

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

Is Takota a boy or girl name?

Takota is a boy's name here (Dakota is used for both sexes).

How popular is Takota?

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

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