Banana

Unisex

Meaning

any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits

Origin

Bantu

Pronunciation

bə'nænə

Traits associated with the name Banana:

Dogs named Banana tend to be loving, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Banana?

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy being creative with your pet names.

Is Banana a good dog name?

Banana has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Banana isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Banana is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Banana was, in the past month, the 2060th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Banana is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Banana was viewed 111 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Banana's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Banana is most adored in Oregon, Utah and Wisconsin.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, Arkansas and Florida.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Banana.

Most popular breeds named Banana:

  1. Chihuahua
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Cocker Spaniel
  4. Dachshund
  5. Poodle

Banana is found in these categories:

unique dog names
unique

Uncommonly chosen, it's a fruity twist on traditional canine monikers.

Dog names like Banana:

a member of the Siouan people of southeastern Mississippi
Bright and shiny.
Banjo
Targeted accuracy goal.
Little Rabbit
Cute baby nickname.
Banana dog name meaning

Comments icon Comments (4)

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(Havana, Cuba)
My dachshund's name is Banana.
April 26, 2024 ◆ Translated

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Ta (Havana, Cuba)
My dachshund's name is Banana.
April 26, 2024 ◆ Translated

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(Havana, Cuba)
My dachshund's name is Banana.
April 26, 2024 ◆ Translated

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Anonymous (Georgia, United States)
It’s not common but it’s cute. I will consider this name if I ever get a dog
July 02, 2023

Let us know what you think of Banana as a dog name!