Moya

Female

Meaning

Irish for bitter

Origin

Spanish

Pronunciation

/ˈmɔɪ.ə/

Traits associated with the name Moya:

Dogs named Moya tend to be loving, loyal, and resilient. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Moya suggests that you have a creative and unique style. It also suggests that you have a strong connection to the name and may have a special meaning behind it.

Is Moya a good dog name?

Moya 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. Moya 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

5,275
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
2,520
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Moya was, in the past month, the 6942nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Moya 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, Moya was viewed 54 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Moya is most adored in Virginia, California and Arizona.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in North Carolina, Iowa and New York.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Moya:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
  3. Siberian Husky
  4. American Pitbull Terrier
  5. Chihuahua

Moya is found in these categories:

grumpy dog names
grumpy

Moya means "sullen" in Russian, perfect for moody pups!

Dog names like Moya:

Italian for bitter
From the book The Help
Bitter
Person From Massy, France
A private investigator from the show moonlighting
Pearl
Moya dog name meaning

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