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Ika

EE-kah2 syllables
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Māori word for 'fish'. (te-reo)

What does Ika mean?

te-reo: Māori word for 'fish'.. Ika is a te reo Māori word that means 'fish', often used in the context of food and culture.

Is Ika a good dog name?

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

Ika in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Ika 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 Ika suit?

Nature

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Ika’s Dog Hotel Reputation

When Ika checked into the Dog Hotel, we all wondered if he’d bring his fishing rod! Turns out he just has a talent for making a splash in the play pool instead!

Like Ika? 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.