Amelia vs Dakota

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dakota

Girl #273 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"friendly one, ally"

Origin: Sioux/Lakota language

Cultural Roots

American Native American (Sioux)

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#273
Total SSA Count
1,155
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dak, Kota

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Dakota Rank #273

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #273 for Dakota.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Dakota ___

  • Dakota Rose
  • Dakota Grace
  • Dakota Mae
  • Dakota Lynn
  • Dakota Jade
  • Dakota Rae

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dakota

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Dakota more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dakota at #273 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Dakota mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Dakota means "friendly one, ally" (Sioux/Lakota language origin).

Are Amelia and Dakota boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Dakota is primarily a girl name.

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