Pikachu

Unisex

Meaning

Electric mouse Pokémon.

Origin

Japanese

Pronunciation

/pəˈkiːtʃu/

Traits associated with the name Pikachu:

Dogs named Pikachu tend to be loving, good-natured, affectionate, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

It suggests that you have a playful and creative spirit, and that you enjoy the company of animals.

Is Pikachu a good dog name?

Pikachu 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. Pikachu 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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1,294
New York City Dog Name Database
1,241
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Pikachu was, in the past month, the 3575th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Pikachu 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, Pikachu was viewed 71 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Pikachu is most adored in Louisiana, Mississippi and Nebraska.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Oklahoma and Tennessee.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Pikachu:

  1. Chihuahua
  2. Pomeranian
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Chow Chow
  5. Maltese

Pikachu is found in these categories:

cute dog names
cute

Anime-inspired, this moniker exudes playful charm, perfect for adorable pups.

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