Kiwi

Kiwi 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. Kiwi 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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Naming your dog Kiwi is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

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

As of December 2024, Kiwi 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, Kiwi was viewed 120 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Kiwi is most adored in Idaho, New Mexico and Hawaii.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, Illinois and Virginia.

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

Most popular breeds named Kiwi:

1. Chihuahua
2. Poodle
3. Pomeranian
4. Shih Tzu
5. Labrador Retriever

• A bull terrier named Kiwi featured in the television show Code Lyoko.

Kiwi is found in these categories:

food

This moniker nods to a zesty, vitamin-packed New Zealand fruit.

cute

Evokes fuzzy fruit, New Zealand charm, and playful, sweet canine demeanor.

australian

Refers to New Zealanders, often used by Australians colloquially.