Friend or ally
Dakoda is a modern spelling variant of Dakota, derived from the name of the Dakota people, a Native American tribe. In the Sioux language, the word translates to 'friend' or 'ally', signifying a sense of community and partnership.
Less common today
Dakoda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #924 in 1995.
Professional football player in the NFL and CFL
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
