unisex name
Dakotta
duh-KOT-uh (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 89
Dakotta is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 37% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2010 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1996, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1993.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Dakotta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Dakotta?
In 2010, Dakotta was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dakotta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dakotta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dakotta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dakotta
- English duh-KOT-uh
Sibling Names for Dakotta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dakotta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dakotta
How popular is the name Dakotta?
In 2010, Dakotta was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dakotta a girl's or a boy's name?
Dakotta is used for both girls and boys. About 37% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Dakotta?
Dakotta has 3 syllables.
When was Dakotta most popular?
Dakotta peaked in 1996, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.