Dakoda Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Dakoda has Native American origins, meaning 'allies' or 'friends'. It evolved from the Sioux language and has seen various forms like Dakota and Dacota. The name reflects traits of companionship and unity. It has no biblical relevance and gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unisex name. Today, it is viewed as a modern and adventurous name, associated with nature.
The name Dakoda is most popular in Missouri, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dakoda has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dakoda' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1581st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1392nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2143rd out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10509th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4388th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5159th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dakoda' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dakoda"
Pronunciation
/dəˈkoʊdə/
Origin
Native American
Etymology
The name Dakoda derives from the Sioux language, meaning 'allies' or 'friends'. It reflects a sense of companionship and unity.
Meaning
allies, friends
Language Evolution
Dakota, Dacota, Dakoda
Historical Usage
The name Dakoda gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unisex name, particularly in the United States, reflecting the trend of adopting Native American names.
Variants & Derivatives
Dakota, Dacota, Koda
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Dakoda is perceived as a modern, trendy name that embodies a sense of freedom and adventure, often associated with nature and the outdoors.
Famous People
Dakota Fanning, Dakota Johnson
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dakoda"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dakoda"
"Dakoda" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1581st of 16616 | 797 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1392nd of 24088 | 1,691 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2143rd of 23106 | 797 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 10509th of 27321 | 87 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4388th of 35406 | 496 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5159th of 30306 | 306 |
Regional Popularity of "Dakoda" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
30.50% 1124th/3685 |
41.65% 1864th/4475 |
28.07% 1458th/5194 |
26.96% 1703rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
25.14% 1152nd/4582 |
33.79% 1745th/5164 |
20.09% 1469th/7313 |
29.48% 2200th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
60.39% 2406th/3984 |
73.95% 3318th/4487 |
33.19% 2264th/6822 |
48.45% 3041st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Dakoda" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
88.26% 4044th/4582 |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
81.68% 6096th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
75.29% 5136th/6822 |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dakoda"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dakoda" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.