At a glance
Inu ranks #4535 for dogs. It is almost always a boy's name (88% male). It is most popular with Shiba Inus.
How popular is Inu?
#4,535dog name of 19,856
1 in 27,554male dogs
25dogs in the records
Fallingdogs born 2023–2024 vs 2020–2022
Girl or boy?
Girls 12%Boys 88%
12% girls · 88% boys among 25 dogs with a recorded sex
Inu over the years
FallingDogs named Inu per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.
Popular with these breeds
- 15 named Inu
- 3 named Inu
- 2 named Inu
- 2 named Inu
Names that sound like Inu
InaInoEenieInezInis
Questions
Is Inu a girl or boy dog name?
It is almost always a boy's name (88% male).
How popular is Inu for dogs?
Inu is the #4,535 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 25 dogs in public records. The name is falling.
How do you pronounce Inu?
Inu is said in 2 syllables: I·nu. Tap Listen to hear it.
What names sound like Inu?
Ina, Ino and Eenie sound similar.
What breeds are often named Inu?
Shiba Inus, Siberian Huskys and Labrador Retrievers are the breeds most often called Inu.