Pikachu

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

Pikachu was, in the past month, the 3080th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Pikachu 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, Pikachu was viewed 53 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Pikachu is most adored in Louisiana, Mississippi and Nebraska.

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

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

Most popular breeds named Pikachu:

1. Chihuahua
2. Pomeranian
3. German Shepherd
4. Chow Chow
5. Maltese

Pikachu is found in these categories:

cute

Anime-inspired, this moniker exudes playful charm, perfect for adorable pups.