Holding steady.
Popularity of Dacotah since 1992
Babies named Dacotah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 | 57 |
| 2000s | 16 | 19 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dacotah is a rare respelling of the more common Dakota, a name of Native American origin meaning 'friend' or 'ally.' First recorded in 1992, Dacotah saw a brief peak in 1994 before falling out of regular use. Despite its low frequency, the name uniquely honors the Dakota people and the states of North and South Dakota. The spelling reflects a creative variation that distinguishes it from its more popular counterpart. With no top states to its name, Dacotah remains a niche choice for parents seeking an uncommon, place-inspired name.
Dacotah is a respelling of Dakota, which derives from the Dakota Sioux word 'Dakȟóta' meaning 'friend' or 'ally.' The name was adopted as a given name in the United States, influenced by the popularity of the Dakota name and the states of North and South Dakota. The variant spelling Dacotah, substituting 'c' for 'k,' became a less common but distinct form, first recorded in 1992.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cody, Dak, Kota
Sibling names for Dacotah
Names that share Dacotah's style, for a brother or sister.
