Dokota
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Meaning & Origin
Dokota is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records.
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Dokota first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 55 babies have been named Dokota in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dokota is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,702 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,702
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Dokota
Dokota is a boy name .
Dokota is currently ranked #9,702 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dokota include Dok, Doko, Dokoy, Dokoie, Doy, Doie, and Dokkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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