Dakota as a Female Name
Dakota is a unisex name used for females and the other gender alike.
As a unisex name, Dakota works equally for females; on female babies it reads as soft and modern, carrying the same Native American (Dakota/Sioux) roots either way. The name Dakota means “friend, ally” and is of Native American (Dakota/Sioux) origin. Closely related female forms and variants include Dakotah, Dacotah, Dakhota.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Dakota across all genders, see the complete Dakota name meaning.
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Is Dakota a girl's name?+
Dakota is a unisex name used for females and the other gender alike. It means “friend, ally” and is of Native American (Dakota/Sioux) origin.
What does Dakota mean?+
Dakota means “friend, ally” and originates from Native American (Dakota/Sioux).