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Dakoda
BoyMeaning of Dakoda: Native American: 'friend'
Dakoda is a boy's name most strongly associated with Native American naming. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1873rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#1873
83 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
4,260
First recorded 1986 · peak 2006
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
79% boys · 21% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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