Holding steady, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Lakoda since 1994
Babies named Lakoda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2012, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lakoda's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 | 5 |
| 2000s | 23 | 52 |
| 2010s | 42 | 77 |
| 2020s | 21 | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Lakoda is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994. Its origins are unclear, but it likely draws inspiration from place names like Dakota or the Native American tribe name Lakota, combined with a trendy -a ending. As of 2025, the name is relatively rare, ranking 6,803rd in the United States, with an estimated 1 in 142,340 newborns receiving it. Its popularity peaked in 2025, and it has remained stable in recent years. The name is used for both genders, though it is more common for girls. Lakoda has not been associated with any particular states or regions. Overall, it represents a category of modern, invented names that appeal to parents seeking a distinctive and melodic choice.
Lakoda is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1994. It appears to be a creative coinage, possibly inspired by the sound of names like Dakota or Lakota, combined with a fashionable suffix. The name has no known traditional etymology or historical usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Koda, Laki
Sibling names for Lakoda
Names that share Lakoda's style, for a brother or sister.
