Mochi

Female

Meaning

Japanese rice cake

Origin

Japanese

Pronunciation

/ˈmoʊtʃi/

EDITOR'S NOTE

Emily P.

PupNames.com Contributor

The name Mochi blew up with dog owners in 2021, when a pup named Mochi sadly died, sporting the longest tongue ever recorded on a dog!

This exotic, Japanese name also refers to the rice cake common in Japanese cuisine, which gives the name a light-hearted vibe.

As a two-syllable name with a vowel ending, it's also perfectly tuned to be recognized by dogs. You simply can't go wrong with Mochi!

Traits associated with the name Mochi:

Dogs named Mochi tend to be loving, and brave. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.

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

Naming your dog Mochi suggests that you have an appreciation for unique and creative names. It also suggests that you have a fondness for Asian culture, as Mochi is a traditional Japanese dessert.

Is Mochi a good dog name?

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Mochi was, in the past month, the 198th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Mochi 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, Mochi was viewed 255 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Mochi is most adored in Delaware, Maryland and Utah.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Maine, North Carolina and Louisiana.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Mochi:

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

Mochi is found in these categories:

food dog names
food

Named after a popular Japanese rice cake dessert.

dessert dog names
dessert

Mochi is a sweet, sticky rice treat from Japan, often enjoyed as a confection.

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Mochi dog name meaning

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(California, United States)
Mochi is the best names anyone can have because my French bulldog is name and he is a male but he is so nice loves kids and gentle he doesn’t not bark only to people he doesn’t like or are giving him a bad feeling he is respectful and playful
November 24, 2023

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Terra Beehive (Delaware, United States)
I think Mochi is an amazing dog name. My friend has a husky named Mochi and she is so cute and fluffy. She is so nice and playful. She is respectful and does not bark. Only thing is she peed on my face but its okay.
January 11, 2022

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