Dakota
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Origin and meaning
Name: Dakota (da-ko-ta)
Gender: Unisex
Popularity in 2023: Female #257, Male #331
Origin: American
Meaning: Friend
Origin and Meaning: The name Dakota is derived from the Sioux Indian tribe, and is believed to mean "ally" or "friend".
Etymology: The name Dakota is derived from the Sioux Indian tribe, and is believed to mean "ally" or "friend".
Derived: The name Dakota is derived from the Sioux Indian tribe, and is believed to mean "ally" or "friend".
History of Name: The name Dakota was first used by the Sioux Indian tribe, and has since become popular in the United States. It is believed to mean "ally" or "friend".
Style of the Name: Dakota is a unisex name, and is often used as a first name for both boys and girls.
Symbolism of the Name: The name Dakota is believed to symbolize friendship and loyalty. It is also associated with strength and courage.
Pronunciation
Say: 🔊
IPA: /dɐkˈo͡ʊɾə/
Syllables: da-ko-ta
Dakota's luck prospects
| Destiny | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Friendship | Good | ★★★★ |
| Love | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Family | Average | ★★★ |
| Money | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Health | Good | ★★★★ |
Personality traits of name Dakota
- Resourceful
- Perfectionist
- Attentive
- Intellectual
- Competitive
- Envious
- Withdrawn
Astrology of name Dakota
Zodiac sign: Cancer
Element: Water
Ruling planet: Moon
Lucky metal: Bronze
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| Lucky colors: | Lemon Azure |
Totem pet: Tarantula
Totem animal: Wolf
Totem plant: Cornflower
Totem tree: Oak
Lucky weekday: Thursday
Favorable month: January
Lucky numbers: 4, 12, 93
Lucky days of the month: 14, 18, 27
Unlucky number: 8
Hobbies: water skiing/jet skiing, card making, lawn games
Careers: Carpentry, Armed Forces, Construction
Health issues: Very poor circulation of blood
Letters count: 6
Numerology of name Dakota
Name popularity
Male
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 650 | 22 |
| 1978 | 630 | 55 |
| 1979 | 653 | 34 |
| 1980 | 651 | 40 |
| 1981 | 661 | 29 |
| 1982 | 657 | 43 |
| 1983 | 648 | 48 |
| 1984 | 636 | 61 |
| 1985 | 587 | 110 |
| 1986 | 428 | 320 |
| 1987 | 388 | 430 |
| 1988 | 346 | 554 |
| 1989 | 282 | 824 |
| 1990 | 194 | 1550 |
| 1991 | 121 | 2740 |
| 1992 | 103 | 3612 |
| 1993 | 85 | 4412 |
| 1994 | 69 | 5535 |
| 1995 | 55 | 6575 |
| 1996 | 58 | 6066 |
| 1997 | 65 | 5664 |
| 1998 | 72 | 5401 |
| 1999 | 77 | 5093 |
| 2000 | 88 | 4553 |
| 2001 | 93 | 3980 |
| 2002 | 107 | 3486 |
| 2003 | 126 | 3160 |
| 2004 | 136 | 2918 |
| 2005 | 146 | 2721 |
| 2006 | 169 | 2366 |
| 2007 | 202 | 1960 |
| 2008 | 223 | 1642 |
| 2009 | 247 | 1384 |
| 2010 | 279 | 1140 |
| 2011 | 299 | 1028 |
| 2012 | 313 | 956 |
| 2013 | 329 | 903 |
| 2014 | 349 | 892 |
| 2015 | 345 | 940 |
| 2016 | 357 | 871 |
| 2017 | 325 | 994 |
| 2018 | 336 | 939 |
| 2019 | 333 | 968 |
| 2020 | 339 | 912 |
| 2021 | 331 | 943 |
Female
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 768 | 21 |
| 1980 | 776 | 24 |
| 1985 | 740 | 62 |
| 1986 | 744 | 72 |
| 1987 | 727 | 78 |
| 1988 | 718 | 99 |
| 1989 | 671 | 163 |
| 1990 | 521 | 380 |
| 1991 | 367 | 636 |
| 1992 | 318 | 753 |
| 1993 | 330 | 724 |
| 1994 | 293 | 894 |
| 1995 | 245 | 1125 |
| 1996 | 262 | 1055 |
| 1997 | 238 | 1175 |
| 1998 | 238 | 1243 |
| 1999 | 259 | 1166 |
| 2000 | 284 | 1086 |
| 2001 | 316 | 943 |
| 2002 | 306 | 952 |
| 2003 | 324 | 916 |
| 2004 | 266 | 1180 |
| 2005 | 223 | 1514 |
| 2006 | 188 | 1838 |
| 2007 | 233 | 1485 |
| 2008 | 255 | 1286 |
| 2009 | 267 | 1194 |
| 2010 | 273 | 1142 |
| 2011 | 279 | 1068 |
| 2012 | 294 | 1039 |
| 2013 | 273 | 1088 |
| 2014 | 276 | 1147 |
| 2015 | 235 | 1333 |
| 2016 | 217 | 1416 |
| 2017 | 226 | 1358 |
| 2018 | 230 | 1320 |
| 2019 | 247 | 1265 |
| 2020 | 252 | 1168 |
| 2021 | 257 | 1147 |
Name Dakota in sign language
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TADakota's name color
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