Dakota is a name of Native American origin, derived from the Sioux tribe's word "dakhóta", which means "allies" or "friends". This name has been traditionally used by the Sioux people for centuries and was originally given to individuals who were considered allies or friends of the tribe.
The Dakota name became more widely known in the United States during the 19th century, as European settlers encountered and interacted with the Sioux people. Today, Dak
Statistics on the given name Dakota have been compiled from U.S. birth records from 1998 to 2005. During this period, there were a total of 25 babies named Dakota born in the United States.
The year with the highest number of births was 1998, with 7 newborns being given the name Dakota. This number decreased slightly to 6 in 2001 before dropping again to 5 in 2003. However, there was a slight increase in popularity in 2005, with another 7 babies named Dakota born that year.
Overall, it can be seen that while the name Dakota has had some fluctuations in popularity over this time period, it has maintained a consistent presence among newborn names in the United States during these years.