Charlotte 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

Charlotte Rank #4
Dakota Rank #273

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #273 for Dakota.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Dakota ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Charlotte

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If you choose Dakota

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Dakota more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Dakota at #273 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Dakota mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Dakota means "friendly one, ally" (Sioux/Lakota language origin).

Are Charlotte and Dakota boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Dakota is primarily a girl name.

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