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Chiya

CHEE-yah1 syllable
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Chiya can mean 'thousand valleys' in Japanese. (Japanese)

What does Chiya mean?

Japanese: Chiya can mean 'thousand valleys' in Japanese.. The name 'Chiya' (千谷) can be interpreted as 'thousand valleys', combining 'chi' (thousand) and 'ya' (valley). It is often used for girls.

Is Chiya a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Chiya in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Chiya in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Chiya suit?

Modern
Wonderfully unusual

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Welcome, Chiya!

The moment Chiya walked in, every dog perked up. 'A thousand valleys? How's she going to fit all those friends in here?' Guess we'll just have to join paws and make room!

Like Chiya? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.