Dakota, of Native American origin, means "friend" or "allies". It is typically considered unisex but has been more commonly used as a girl's name in recent years. The name gained popularity following the release of the 1990 film 'Dances with Wolves', which was set among the Sioux Nation. Dakota also has geographical associations, as it is the name of two states in the United States - North Dakota and South Dakota.
"Dakota saw an equal number of births in 2003 and 2019, with five in each year, totaling ten."