Niki

At a glance

Niki ranks #2011 for dogs. It is used for girls and boys alike (73% female). It is most popular with Shih Tzus.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Niki?

#2,011dog name of 19,856
1 in 17,074dogs
42dogs in the records
#3,425cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 71%Boys 26%Not recorded 3%

73% girls · 27% boys among 41 dogs with a recorded sex

Niki over the years

00.512013: 0.0, 2014: 0.3, 2015: 0.9, 2016: 0.6, 2017: 0.2, 2018: 0.0, 2019: 0.2, 2020: 0.2, 2021: 0.7, 2022: 0.0, 2023: 0.0, 2024: 0.02013201520172019202120232024

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

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Names that sound like Niki

Questions

Is Niki a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (73% female).

How popular is Niki for dogs?

Niki is the #2,011 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 42 dogs in public records.

How do you pronounce Niki?

Niki is said in 2 syllables: Ni·ki. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Niki?

Nico, Niko and Nikki sound similar.

What breeds are often named Niki?

Shih Tzus, Havanese and Chihuahuas are the breeds most often called Niki.

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