Akita

Female

Meaning

Japanese dog breed.

Origin

Japanese

Pronunciation

/əˈkiːtə/

Traits associated with the name Akita:

Dogs named Akita tend to be loving, brave, and strong-willed. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

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

Naming your dog Akita suggests that you appreciate the loyalty and intelligence of this breed. It also suggests that you are a responsible pet owner who is willing to put in the time and effort to train and care for your pet.

Is Akita a good dog name?

Akita 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. Akita 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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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Akita was, in the past month, the 2007th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of October 2024, Akita 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, Akita was viewed 0 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Akita is most adored in New Hampshire, Mississippi and Nebraska.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Akita:

  1. Akita Breed
  2. Korean Jindo
  3. American Eskimo
  4. Boxer
  5. German Shepherd

Akita is found in these categories:

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Evokes strength and courage, referencing a large, powerful breed from Japan known for loyalty and fearlessness.

Dog names like Akita:

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Akyta (Bogota D.C., Colombia)
BB ERRITA GERMAN SHEPHERD I HAD IT A LONG TIME AGO AND I'M HAPPY TO OPEN IT PURCHASED...
April 25, 2023 ◆ Translated

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Akita (Buenos Aires F.D., Argentina)
She is a very sweet and affectionate champagne colored labrador
May 27, 2022 ◆ Translated

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