Rio

Female

Meaning

village cherry blossom

Origin

Japanese

Pronunciation

/ˈraɪ.oʊ/

Traits associated with the name Rio:

Dogs named Rio tend to be loving, strong-willed, and good-natured. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

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

That you have a creative and unique sense of style. Rio is an exotic and vibrant name, suggesting that you have a flair for the dramatic and a love of adventure.

Is Rio a good dog name?

Rio 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. Rio 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

2,015
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
652
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Rio was, in the past month, the 714th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Rio 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, Rio was viewed 213 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Rio is most adored in North Dakota, District of Columbia and Virginia.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Rio:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Chihuahua
  4. Australian Shepherd
  5. Dalmatian

Rio is found in these categories:

ocean dog names
ocean

The city is famous for its expansive coastline and beach culture.

japanese dog names
japanese

Common Japanese name, also means "village cherry blossom" in the language.

Dog names like Rio:

true fragrance
child of truth
refreshing child
Rose Flower
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Compassionate friend.
Rio dog name meaning

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Someone (Texas, United States)
the name Rio is the best name for a dog but sometimes people think shes a boy.
December 02, 2022

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