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Dekota
UnisexMeaning of Dekota: Native American: 'friend'
Dekota is a unisex name most strongly associated with Native American naming. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6885th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#6885
11 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,194
First recorded 1959 · peak 1998
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
71% boys · 29% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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