Friend or ally
A modern phonetic variant of the Native American name Dakota. It originates from the Sioux word 'dakhóta', which signifies a friend, ally, or comrade within the tribal confederation.
Less common today
Decoda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,013 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
