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Dakota name meaning
Last Name
306
in the U.S.
in 2010
306
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Origin:Native American
Gender:Neutral
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Dakota mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Dakota
User Submitted Origins
Native American
67%
English
20%
American
10%
Canadian
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Georgia, U.S. says the name Dakota means "Friendly, allies, has many friends, partners, etc" and is of Native American origin.
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Dakota means "The name Dakota, which is actually my name, means 'ally or friend'" and is of Native American origin.
- According to a user from Oregon, U.S., the name Dakota means "Friend or Ally".
- A submission from Pennsylvania, U.S. says the name Dakota means "Friend, Friendly" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from Washington, U.S., the name Dakota means "My name means 'friendly and friends'".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Dakota means "Partner or friend" and is of Native American origin.
- 6 people from Massachusetts, U.S. agree the name Dakota is of Native American origin and means "Friend".
- A user from Arkansas, U.S. says the name Dakota is of American origin and means "good friend".
- According to a user from Australia, the name Dakota is of Native American origin and means "Friendly, allies".
- A user from Kansas, U.S. says the name Dakota is of Native American origin and means "Friendly or Ally".
International Interest
Also see international interest
Other Dictionary Sources
- The Siouan language spoken by the Dakota
- The area of the states of North Dakota and South Dakota
- A member of the Siouan people of the northern Mississippi valley; commonly called the Sioux
Wiktionary
From Dakota dakhóta (“ally”)
- The Santee branch of the Sioux people.
- The language of these people.
- Either of the two states North Dakota or South Dakota.
- A unisex given name transferred from the place name.
- A member of the Dakota people
- A Douglas DC-3 aircraft
Dakota was also found in the following language(s): Finnish, German, and Japanese
Notable Persons Named Dakota
Notable Persons Named Dakota
Dakota Johnson
Dakota Johnson is an actress and model. Her ongoing career started in 1999. Dakota was given the name Dakota Mayi Johnson by her parents Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith on October 4th, 1989 in Austin, Texas, United States.
Dakota Fanning
Dakota Fanning is an actress and model. She has had major accomplishments since 1999. Dakota was given the name Hannah Dakota Fanning on February 23rd, 1994 in Conyers, Georgia, U.S.
Dakota Meyer
His military service ended in 2010.
Dakota Blue Richards
Dakota Blue Richards is an actress. She was most prominent from 2006 to present. Dakota was born on April 11th, 1994 in South Kensington.
Dakota Avery Goyo
Dakota Avery Goyo is an actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 2004 to present. Dakota was born Dakota Avery Goyo on August 22nd, 1999 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Dakota Cochrane
Dakota was born on May 1st, 1986 in Fairbury, Nebraska, United States.
- Dakota StatonSinging
- Dakota BradleySinger-songwriter
- Dakota CollinsSoccer Player
Notable Persons With the Last Name Dakota
Notable Persons With the Last Name Dakota
Tony Dakota
Tony was given the name Tony DePiano in 1981 in Los Angeles.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Dakota | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 61.76% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 0.00% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.00% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 21.90% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 8.50% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 4.90% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Dakota
People with the last name Dakota are most frequently White or American Indian and Alaska Native
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Fun Facts about the name Dakota
| #97 | Unique Boy Names |
| #7 | Unique Girl Names |
| #55 | Unisex Names |