Dekota
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Allies; Friends
Background: The name Dekota originates from the Native American term used by the Dakota people, meaning 'allies' or 'friends.' This name reflects the significance of companionship and community in Dakota culture.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#3,811
Total births
1,183
Most popular decade
1990s
(1,278 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+1,686 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1959
Gender usage
70.5% male
29.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1986
- First year births
- 13
- First year rank
- #3,440
- Peak year
- 1995
- Peak year births
- 51
- Peak rank
- #1,736
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 13
- Recent rank
- #6,443
Female
- First year
- 1959
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #6,244
- Peak year
- 2006
- Peak year births
- 19
- Peak rank
- #6,592
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 8
- Recent rank
- #11,069
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).