Unisex Name
Dakota
"Friendly one, ally, friend"
Ranked #328 for baby names
About the Name Dakota
Meaning
Friendly one, ally, friend
Origin
EnglishGender
Unisex
First Letter
DBoy Rank
#328
Girl Rank
#272
Dakota is a unisex name of English origin. The name means "Friendly one, ally, friend" and Currently ranked #328 in popularity in the United States. It is commonly used for both boys and girls. Browse more names starting with D or explore other English names.
Popularity Over Time
#31 1950
#73 1960
#285 1970
#3025 1980
#55802 1990
#40583 2000
#21848 2010
#10769 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Dakota
- DJ Dakota Johnson
- DF Dakota Fanning