Laika

At a glance

217 dogs named Laika appear in public records. It is almost always a girl's name (97% female).

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Laika?

#577dog name of 19,856
1 in 1,853female dogs
217dogs in the records
Fallingdogs born 2023–2024 vs 2020–2022

Girl or boy?

Girls 90%Boys 3%Not recorded 7%

97% girls · 3% boys among 202 dogs with a recorded sex

Laika over the years

Falling
05.811.62013: 10.1, 2014: 2.8, 2015: 1.4, 2016: 3.0, 2017: 5.9, 2018: 3.5, 2019: 1.7, 2020: 4.2, 2021: 1.9, 2022: 5.0, 2023: 0.9, 2024: 3.42013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Laika per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

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Names that sound like Laika

Questions

Is Laika a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a girl's name (97% female).

How popular is Laika for dogs?

Laika is the #577 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 217 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Laika?

Laika is said in 2 syllables: Lai·ka. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Laika?

Lucky, Loki and Luke sound similar.

What breeds are often named Laika?

Beagles, German Shepherds and Labrador Retrievers are the breeds most often called Laika.

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