boy · Native American

Dacota

/DA-co-ta/

Meaning: Friend, ally

Dacota at a glance

Meaning: Friend, ally
Origin: Native American
Religion: Secular
Gender: boy
Pronunciation: DA-co-ta
Syllables: 3
Popularity: uncommon
Variants & Spellings: Dakota, Dakotia, Dakote, Daakotah, Daakot, Dacotah

Lucky details for Dacota

Number: 2
Color: Pearl White
Stone: Moonstone
Flower: Jasmine
Day: Monday
Planet: Moon
Zodiac: Cancer
Metal: Silver

Dacota is a Native American name meaning “friend, ally”. It is a spelling variant of Dakota and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Dacota for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Dacota reduce to 2, a number linked with Moon and with people who are empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker.

Numerology

Chaldean value 2 — Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred.

Personality

Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred

Positive Traits

Empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker

Negative Traits

Sensitive to criticism and can take things to heart

Career Suggestions

Counselling, teaching, nursing, hospitality, the arts

Nicknames

Daci Daco Dacy Day

Middle Names

Darsh Daveed Darrius

Sibling Names

Aiyana Aiyaniya Aiyaanah Aiyaanna

Compatible Names

Dakota Dakotia Dakote Daakotah Daakot Dacotah

FAQs about the name Dacota

What does the name Dacota mean?

Dacota means “friend, ally” and comes from a Native American root.

Is Dacota a boy or girl name?

Dacota is most often used as a boy name today.

How do you pronounce Dacota?

Dacota is pronounced DA-co-ta (3 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Dacota?

The lucky number for Dacota is 2, ruled by Moon.

What are good nicknames for Dacota?

Popular short forms include Daci, Daco, Dacy, Day.