Gender: Male
Origin: Native American
Meaning: Friends, Forever Smiling, Allies
Pronunciation: dəˈkoʊtə, /dəˈkoʊtə/, D AH K OW T AH
Popularity Rank: #7,889
Sophie Elton, known professionally as Dakota, is a British singer based in London. She is best known for singing on Jonas Blue's 2015 version of Tracy Chapman's 1988 single "Fast Car".
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 28, 2024
Name of a Native American tribe, meaning 'friend' or 'ally'. It represents strength, loyalty, and connection to nature. Can also mean 'trusted friend'.
The name Dakota is of Native American origin and means Friends, Forever Smiling, Allies, A Native American Tribal Name. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Dakota is commonly found in United States of America, Canada, Spain, and 66 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: dəˈkoʊtə
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /dəˈkoʊtə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D AH K OW T AH
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Dakota is recorded 6,841 times globally, ranking it as the 7,889th most common name worldwide.
Dakota is most prevalent in United States of America, with 5,413 occurrences, making it the 871th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Dakota is found among 1 in every 334 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #871 | 1 : 334 |
| Canada | #1,432 | 1 : 998 |
| Spain | #5,250 | 1 : 5,974 |
| France | #9,955 | 1 : 12,911 |
| United Kingdom | #6,265 | 1 : 5,771 |
| Italy | #12,425 | 1 : 14,782 |
| Mexico | #8,342 | 1 : 11,699 |
| Peru | #6,103 | 1 : 12,397 |
| Colombia | #13,660 | 1 : 20,470 |
| Costa Rica | #2,263 | 1 : 2,306 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Dakota from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Sophie Elton, known professionally as Dakota, is a British singer based in London. She is best known for singing on Jonas Blue's 2015 version of Tracy Chapman's 1988 single "Fast Car".
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Kota, Dak, Kodiak, Dako, Ka, Ta, The Dakota, Kota Bear, Dakster, D, K, T, Ko, Da, Koda, K-Dog,
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