Dakota: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Dakota
Origin of the name Dakota:
Derived from the Siouan word dakóta (allies, to be thought of as friends). The name is borrowed from the name given to the tribes of northern Plains Indians, also known as Sioux and Lakota.
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US Popularity of Dakota Over Time
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The two states North Dakota and South Dakota
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Kota,Koty,Kotakins
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Dakota Fanning, American actress
Dakota Johnson, American model and actress
Dakota Staton, American jazz singer- Dakota in song, story & screen: | Edit
Dakota by A Rocket to the Moon
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Smart?
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Sexy?
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Friendly?
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Creative?
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Strong?
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Young?
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Sophisticated?
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Current Popularity of Dakota by State
Global Popularity of the Name Dakota
- #191 in Canada (Alberta)
- #254 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #267 in United States
- #400 in Scotland
