Holding steady.
Popularity of Dakodah since 1993
Babies named Dakodah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 12 |
| 2000s | 18 | 20 |
| 2010s | 26 | 20 |
| 2020s | 0 | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Dakodah is a modern respelling of the well-known unisex name Dakota, which has been used across the United States since the early 1990s. First recorded in the U.S. Social Security data in 1993, Dakodah has never broken into the official top 1,000 rankings, but it achieved its peak popularity in 2014. While the trajectory of its use has remained stable in recent years, the original spelling Dakota remains far more common. The name is used for both boys and girls, though it does not show a strong association with any particular state. Dakodah reflects a broader naming trend toward unique spellings and geographical names, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive but familiar-sounding option.
Dakodah is a modern respelling of the name Dakota, which itself originates from the Dakota people, a tribe of the Sioux Nation. The name Dakota in the Dakota language means "friend" or "ally." The variant spelling Dakodah emerged in the late 20th century as a creative alternative, influenced by a preference for unique name spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dak, Koda, D
Variants: Dakota
Sibling names for Dakodah
Names that share Dakodah's style, for a brother or sister.
