Friend or ally
A variant spelling of Dakota, derived from the name of the Dakota people, a Native American tribe. In the Dakota language, the word signifies a sense of companionship and alliance. While the single 't' spelling is more common, this double 't' version offers a more distinct, modern appearance.
Less common today
Dakotta isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,448 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
