UK girl's name
Dakoda
A name derived from the Dakota Sioux Native American tribe name.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Dakoda is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Dakoda popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2016 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Dakoda is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Dakoda. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dakoda ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 3 girls were registered as Dakoda.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dakoda as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Dakoda mean?
The name Dakoda is a modern invented name that does not have a clear origin from any particular language or culture. It is likely a creative spelling variation of the name Dakota, which is derived from the Sioux Native American tribe known as the Dakota or Lakota people.
While the name Dakota has its roots in the Siouan languages spoken by these tribes, the name Dakoda itself does not appear to have any direct historical or linguistic significance. It is a relatively recent creation, possibly inspired by the name Dakota but with a unique spelling.
There are no known historical references or appearances of the name Dakoda in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. Its usage as a given name is a modern phenomenon, likely emerging in the late 20th century or early 21st century.
Due to the lack of historical records, it is difficult to pinpoint the earliest recorded examples of the name Dakoda or famous individuals who bore this name throughout history. However, here are a few notable people with the name Dakoda from recent times:
1. Dakoda Brookes-Milton (born 1993), Canadian actress known for her role in the television series "Supernatural". 2. Dakoda Buttrey (born 1990), American professional baseball player. 3. Dakoda Browne (born 1994), American professional racing driver. 4. Dakoda Brown (born 1996), American football player. 5. Dakoda Shepley (born 1995), Canadian actress known for her role in the television series "The Latest Buzz".
It is important to note that the name Dakoda, being a modern invention, does not have a rich historical legacy or deep cultural significance. Its popularity and usage are relatively recent phenomena, and its future prominence will depend on contemporary naming trends and preferences.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Dakoda by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dakoda was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
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- Daniella 4,324
- Destiny 3,732
- Diana 3,258
- Dorothy 3,104
- Dolly 2,246
FAQ
Dakoda: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dakoda in the UK right now?
In 2016, Dakoda was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Dakoda most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 3 babies registered as Dakoda in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dakoda?
A name derived from the Dakota Sioux Native American tribe name.
How many people are called Dakoda in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Dakoda across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.