Friend or ally
Dokota is a rare spelling variant of Dakota, derived from the name of the Dakota people, a Native American tribe. The name translates to 'friend' or 'ally' in the Dakota language. While the 'a' spelling is standard, this 'o' variant offers a unique twist on the established place name.
Less common today
Dokota isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,754 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).