Dakota vs Sage

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

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Sage

Girl #145 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wise, the herb sage"

Origin: Latin Salvia

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#145
Total SSA Count
1,987
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Dakota Rank #273
Sage Rank #145

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 vs #273 for Dakota.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dakota ___

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

Sage ___

  • Sage Olivia
  • Sage Aurora
  • Sage Elise
  • Sage Renee
  • Sage Willow
  • Sage Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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If you choose Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dakota or Sage more popular?

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Dakota at #273 in the United States.

What do Dakota and Sage mean?

Dakota means "friendly one, ally" (Sioux/Lakota language origin). Sage means "wise, the herb sage" (Latin Salvia origin).

Are Dakota and Sage boy or girl names?

Dakota is primarily a girl name. Sage is primarily a girl name.

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