Niki

Female

Meaning

Victory of people.

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/ˈnɪki/

Traits associated with the name Niki:

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

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

Naming your dog Niki suggests that you are creative and have a strong sense of individuality. It could also suggest that you are a fan of Greek mythology, as Niki is a shortened version of the Greek goddess Nike.

Is Niki a good dog name?

Niki 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. Niki 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

1,196
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1,006
New York City Dog Name Database
430
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Niki was, in the past month, the 1294th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Niki 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, Niki was viewed 81 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Niki is most adored in Washington, Florida and Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Georgia, Oregon and Ohio.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Niki:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Chihuahua
  4. Siberian Husky
  5. Poodle

Niki is found in these categories:

greek dog names
greek

Derived from Greek goddess Nike, symbolizing victory.

Dog names like Niki:

Light of God.
Beloved
Light
a large aquatic animal supposed to resemble a serpent or plesiosaur of Loch Ness in Scotland
Gift of God.
Victory Of The People
Niki dog name meaning

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