Dakotah
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Dakotah
Dakotah is a masculine name derived from the Native American Sioux tribe name meaning 'friend' or 'ally.' This spelling variant with the final 'h' adds a distinctive touch to the more common 'Dakota' form. While traditionally used more for boys, both spellings have become gender-neutral in recent decades. The name gained popularity in the United States during the 1990s, partly inspired by place names (the Dakota states) and the broader trend of adopting Native American names. Dakotah carries a strong, earthy quality with ties to American heritage and natural landscapes. The name offers parents a way to honor Native American culture while choosing a name with a modern, accessible sound.
Dakotah for girls#4090 US
Dakotah represents an alternative spelling of Dakota, a name derived from the Native American Sioux tribe meaning 'friend' or 'ally.' This feminine variant with the 'h' ending emerged as parents sought to personalize traditional names while retaining their cultural significance. While Dakota is used for both genders, Dakotah is more commonly given to girls. The name gained popularity in the 1990s alongside interest in Native American culture and place names. Dakotah has associations with the American Plains and carries connotations of strength and natural beauty. The alternative spelling gives the name a distinctive quality while maintaining its connection to Native American heritage and the Dakota territories of the northern United States.
Pronounced dah-KO-tah.
As of October 2026, Dakotah ranked #3969 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #728 in 1994.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,817 | 42 | #2,818 | 61 |
| 2015 | #3,039 | 38 | #2,481 | 73 |
| 2016 | #2,734 | 44 | #2,910 | 58 |
| 2017 | #2,722 | 45 | #3,025 | 54 |
| 2018 | #3,183 | 36 | #2,970 | 55 |
| 2019 | #3,814 | 28 | #3,180 | 50 |
| 2020 | #4,300 | 23 | #3,099 | 51 |
| 2021 | #4,391 | 23 | #2,647 | 65 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #2,828 | 60 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #4,127 | 35 |
| 2024 | #4,719 | 21 | #2,928 | 56 |
| 2025 | #3,969 | 27 | #4,090 | 35 |
Dakotah on lists
Famous Dakotahs
- DakotahGirl
stage name of Nadja Flood, Swedish singer of band Rednex