Dakodah

Native American tribe and place name; Sioux
"friendly one"

Dakodah Origin and Meaning

The name Dakodah is a girl's name.

Dakodah is a feminine variant spelling of Dakota, a name derived from the Native American Sioux tribe and language, meaning 'friend' or 'ally.' This alternative spelling with the added 'h' emerged as parents sought more distinctive ways to present this nature-inspired name. While the original Dakota is used for both genders, the Dakodah spelling is more commonly associated with girls. The name gained moderate popularity in the 1990s alongside other place names and Native American-inspired names. Dakodah carries cultural associations with the American plains and indigenous heritage, evoking images of open landscapes and natural beauty. The unique spelling helps distinguish it while maintaining the melodic, flowing quality that made the original name appealing.