Dakotah

Dakotah - A very unique female name



  Nov 13,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Dakotah at a glance

Dakotah is ranked #4063 among girl baby names in 2024, with 8 births in 2024. It peaked in 1995 at #1992 and first appeared on the charts in 1991.

Rank in 2024
#4063
Births in 2024
8
Peak year
1995 (#1992)
First appeared
1991
Trend
#3073 in 2019 → #4063 in 2024 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 163,983 girls
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (1 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Dakotah appeared on the charts for the first time in 1991 on position #3600. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Dakotah and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Dakotah? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Dakotah. The baby girl name Dakotah was given to 8 baby girls in 2024, ranking #4063 on the national girl baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 163,983 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Dakotah peaked in popularity 31 years ago in 1995 on position 1992.



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How would you rate Dakotah, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Dakotah is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Dakotah is currently topping the baby name charts in Virginia at position #873 - and is the least popular in Virginia at position #873.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Dakotah is where you live.


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Dakotah origin and meaning

Dakotah is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Dakotah, pop culture references for the name Dakotah and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Dakotah

We've found the following names that sound similar to Dakotah, sorted by popularity.

Dakota / Dusty / Dusti / Dustie / Dakoda /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20244063
20233698
20223033
20213672
20204253
20193073
20182978
20173071
20164237
20152516
20143336
20132921
20123368
20113888
20102427
20095288
20083890
20072716
20063978
20052508
20043717
20032470
20013547
20003731
19992089
19982397
19972261
19962384
19951992
19942718
19933847
19923085
19913600

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Virginia873

Even more about Dakotah


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Dakotah a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Dakotah?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1995
Peak year
Female


Popularity Score™

Name Dakotah
Gender Female
Popularity 1 in 163,983
Letter count 7
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 1991
2024 births +8

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