Lakota

Pronunciation: [ l-uhk-OHT-uh ]

Girl Name #5,277 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lakota is a girl name, recorded for 25 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-uhk-OHT-uh.

Parents who love the name Lakota often also consider Laura, Lavinia, Lavina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #5,277
Total SSA Count: 25

Nicknames

Lak Lay Lakie Lakoie

Also a Boy Name

Lakota is also used as a boy name, ranked #3682.

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Similar Names

Laura Lavinia Lavina Lavenia Lacy Lanie Lauretta Lavonia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lakota

Is Lakota a boy or girl name?

Lakota is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #5277. As a boy name, it is ranked #3682. Lakota is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Lakota?

Lakota is pronounced l-uhk-OHT-uh.

How popular is the name Lakota?

Lakota is currently ranked #5277 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Lakota?

Common nicknames for Lakota include Lak, Lay, Lakie, and Lakoie.

Is Lakota a common or rare name?

Lakota is an uncommon name, ranked #5277 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lakota

Lakota is a girl name .

Is Lakota a boy or girl name? Lakota is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #5,277 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,682. Lakota is more commonly used as a boy name.

Lakota is currently ranked #5,277 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Lakota include Lak, Lay, Lakie, and Lakoie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.