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Kiko

KEE-koh2 syllables
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A Japanese name meaning 'child of joy'. (Japanese)

What does Kiko mean?

Japanese: A Japanese name meaning 'child of joy'.. Kiko is a Japanese name that means 'child of joy'. It is often used for girls and carries positive connotations.

Is Kiko a good dog name?

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

Kiko in the Pets in the City community

Ranked #123 all-time — about 0.1 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (5 dogs). Trend: insufficient data.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Kiko suit?

Human name
Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Welcome Kiko!

The other dogs at playgroup say Kiko must be the happiest pup ever—after all, who wouldn’t be excited to be the 'child of joy'? We’re thinking of training him to lead the cheer squad!

Like Kiko? 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.