Meaning Derived literally from the word 'Dakota' which means 'friend, ally'. Origin of Dakota English +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Rose, Marie, Leigh, Rae, June, Faith, Elyse, Grace, Monae, Shae Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Dakota DahKOWTah Similar Names Winona Dasiy Liberty Winter Aheedah Divine Precious Lexie-Grace Amy-Rose Yvaine Year by Year Popularity of Dakota