Ohitika
Meaningbrave · Lakota
Ohitika is a Native American boy name meaning “brave”, with Lakota roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Ohitika would score 14 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationOhitika peaked in 2007, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Ohitika you'd meet today is about 18 years old.
- HistoryOhitika first shows up in US birth records in 2007, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2007–2025
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About the name Ohitika
Ohitika is a boy name of Native American origin meaning “brave”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Native American names
More Native American boy names
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Boy name: Mikah · who is like God
- Boy name: Shayan · worthy
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Unisex name: Takoda · friend to everyone
- Unisex name: Mika · often beautiful fragrance
- Unisex name: Lakota · allies, friends
Questions about the name Ohitika
What does the name Ohitika mean?
Ohitika means “brave” and comes from Lakota. Names built around “brave” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Wyatt (“brave in war”), Everett (“brave as a boar”), Leonardo (“brave as a lion”) and Richard (“brave ruler”).
What is the origin of the name Ohitika?
Ohitika is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Lakota. Other Native American names to consider are Kai (“sea”), Dakota (“friend, ally”), Mikah (“who is like God”) and Shayan (“worthy”).
Is Ohitika a boy or girl name?
Ohitika is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ohitika?
Ohitika is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2007. It peaked at #12,367 in 2007, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Ohitika?
If you like Ohitika, you might also like Wyatt, Everett, Leonardo and Richard.
What should I know before naming my baby Ohitika?
Ohitika is a Native American boy name meaning “brave”, with Lakota roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.