Miko

Miko 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. Miko isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Naming your dog Miko is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Miko was, in the past month, the 698th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Miko 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, Miko was viewed 92 times, and liked 1 times.

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

Miko is most adored in Arizona, New Mexico and Maine.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Montana, Tennessee and Minnesota.

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

Most popular breeds named Miko:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Akita Breed
3. Pomeranian
4. German Shepherd
5. Shih Tzu

Miko is found in these categories:

spiritual

Miko translates to "shrine maiden" in Japanese, indicating a spiritual or religious connotation.