NAME PROFILE
Dakota
Dakota is a Native American name meaning 'friend' or 'ally.' It conveys a sense of companionship and harmony, embodying the spirit of unity and connection. The name carries a warm, welcoming quality that resonates with openness and community.
Key Stats
| Total births | 134,576 |
| Gender | Male (68% / 32%) |
| Peak year | 1995 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1959 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 21%TX — 20%NY — 20%IL — 19%NC — 19%
Notable People
Dakota Fanning (Actress, *I Am Sam*) · Dakota Johnson (Actress, *Fifty Shades of Grey*) · Dakota Access Pipeline (Controversial oil pipeline project)
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