Dekota

Q: Is Dekota a boy or girl name?

Dekota is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #6927, and as a girl name it ranks #16734.

Q: How popular is the name Dekota?

Dekota is ranked #6927 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #6,927 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Dekota is a boy name, recorded for 13 babies in US birth records.

Popularity Over Time

#6,927

Current Rank

Peaked 1995 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #6,927
Total SSA Count: 13

Nicknames

Dek Dey Dekie Dekoie

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Dekota Myles

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Also a Girl Name

Dekota is also used as a girl name, ranked #16734.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dekota

Is Dekota a boy or girl name?

Dekota is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #6927. As a girl name, it is ranked #16734. Dekota is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Dekota?

Dekota is currently ranked #6927 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Dekota?

Common nicknames for Dekota include Dek, Dey, Dekie, and Dekoie.

Is Dekota a common or rare name?

Dekota is an uncommon name, ranked #6927 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Dekota

Dekota is a boy name .

Is Dekota a boy or girl name? Dekota is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,927 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #16,734. Dekota is more commonly used as a boy name.

Dekota is currently ranked #6,927 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Dekota include Dek, Dey, Dekie, and Dekoie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.