Tokala
Meaningkit fox · Lakota
Tokala is a Native American boy name meaning “kit fox”, 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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- GenerationTokala peaked in 2004, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Tokala you'd meet today is about 21 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Tokala would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 344,828 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryTokala first shows up in US birth records in 2004, 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, 2004–2025
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About the name Tokala
Tokala is a boy name of Native American origin meaning “kit fox”. With 3 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 Tokala
What does the name Tokala mean?
Tokala means “kit fox” and comes from Lakota.
What is the origin of the name Tokala?
Tokala 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 Tokala a boy or girl name?
Tokala is a boy name. In 2025, 5 US boys were named Tokala.
How popular is the name Tokala?
Tokala ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2004, when it reached #11,356.
What should I know before naming my baby Tokala?
Tokala is a Native American boy name meaning “kit fox”, 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.