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Origin:
native american (siouan, dakota-lakota)
Name Root:
Yankton > dakhóta
Meaning:*
This name and its variants are descended from an indigenous Native American tribe. The name is translated as “friend, friendly, allies” in the Yankton-Yanktonai and Santee dialects of the Lakota Sioux language. Dakota is in use for both girls and boys. It was the 203rd most popular name for American boys in 2007, having ranked in the top 100 most popular names from 1995 to 2000.

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Popularity & Ranking

United States Ranking #349


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New Age Curiosities

Numerological Values: #7

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Chakra Number: #7
Crown Chakra "Sahasrara"

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Color meaning: Violet

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Notable People and Personalities

Dakota Abberton, Australian Surfer
Dakota Blue Richards (born 1994), English Actress
Dakota Brant (born 1987), Canadian Volunteer
Dakota Chapman (born 1995), Son Of Leland Chapman
Dakota Darsow (born 1987), American Professional Wrestler
Dakota Fanning (born 1994), American Actress
Dakota Floeter (born 1994), American Actor And Musician
Dakota Goyo (born 1999), Canadian Actor
Dakota Johnson (born 1989), American Model And Actress
Dakota Lane, American Author
Dakota Meyer, United States Marine And Medal Of Honor Recipient
Dakota Morton (born 1988), Canadian Radio Host
Dakota North (born 1991), Australian Speedway Rider
Dakota Staton (1930–2007), American Jazz Singer