Kali

Kali has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Kali isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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

Kali was, in the past month, the 332nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Kali 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, Kali was viewed 129 times, and liked 1 times.

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

Kali is most adored in Maryland, Massachusetts and New York.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Louisiana, Colorado and Washington.

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

Most popular breeds named Kali:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd
3. American Pitbull Terrier
4. Dachshund
5. Cocker Spaniel

Kali is found in these categories:

african

Not directly linked to African culture or language.

gothic

She's named after a dark, fierce Hindu goddess, fitting the macabre, mysterious vibe often associated with goth culture.

yoga

She represents a powerful Hindu goddess associated with liberation and transformation, concepts central to yogic philosophy.