Friend or ally
Derived from the endonym for the Nakoda people, a group of Indigenous North Americans also known as the Stoney or Assiniboine. The name signifies a sense of companionship and unity within the community. It is often chosen to honor Siouan heritage and the value of friendship.
Less common today
Nakoda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,084 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
