Dog Names > Cocoa

Cocoa

Unisex

Meaning

Powdered Chocolate

Origin

Arawak

Pronunciation

/koʊˈkoʊə/

EDITOR'S NOTE

Emily P.

PupNames.com Contributor

Cocoa, a dog name as sweet as it sounds! It's a nod to everyone's favorite comfort drink, hot cocoa, making it a perfect fit for your warm, cuddly canine companion. It's also a subtle shout-out to Cocoa Puffs, the beloved cereal, so if your pup is a little on the loony side, it's even more fitting! Plus, it's a great choice for chocolate-colored fur babies, linking their name to their coat. So, if you're after a name that's comforting, fun, and color-coordinated, you can't go wrong with Cocoa. It's a doggone good choice!

Traits associated with the name Cocoa:

Dogs named Cocoa tend to be loving, loyal, brave, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.

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

That you have a sweet tooth and enjoy the simple pleasures in life!

Is Cocoa a good dog name?

Cocoa 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. Cocoa is a widely loved dog name for good reason. If you like it, go for it!

Popularity: Overall

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140

New York City Dog Name Database

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Cocoa is one of the more popular dog names out there. According to our data, Cocoa outranks the great majority of names.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Cocoa was, in the past month, the 130th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Cocoa is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more 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, Cocoa was viewed 116 times, and liked 2 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Cocoa is most adored in Indiana, Vermont and Montana.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Maine, Nebraska and Connecticut.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Cocoa is found in these categories:

fall

Warm drinks like hot chocolate are popular during colder seasons.

food

Derived from a delicious, comforting hot beverage enjoyed worldwide.

traditional

Popular for its sweet connotation, mirroring chocolate's long-standing human affection.

winter

People often drink hot chocolate during cold, snowy months.

Dog names like Cocoa:

Charlie

Free man

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Candy

Bright, Sweet

Cupcake

small cake baked in a muffin tin

Coffee

a medium brown to dark-brown color

Cheerio

Cereal

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