Dakota Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dakota Name at a Glance

Name	Dakota
Meaning	Friend; ally.
Origin	NativeAmerican
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Dakota Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dakota means “Friend; ally”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dakota Name Origin

Our database records Dakota under NativeAmerican origin. Browse more NativeAmerican baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dakota a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dakota is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dakota

When considering Dakota for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.