Friend or ally
A modern phonetic spelling of Dakota, derived from the name of the Dakota people. In the Siouan language, the word signifies a friend, ally, or comrade.
Less common today
Dekoda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,226 in 1998.
NFL linebacker
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
