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Kili

KEE-lee2 syllables
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A name of Hawaiian origin meaning 'to soar' or 'to fly'. (Modern)

What does Kili mean?

Modern: A name of Hawaiian origin meaning 'to soar' or 'to fly'.. Kili is derived from the Hawaiian word 'kili', which means 'to soar' or 'to fly'.

Is Kili a good dog name?

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

Kili in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Playful

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Kili

At daycare, the other pups are all wagging, wondering about Kili. "If he’s named to soar, do we need to leash him up in the ‘fly zone’?”

Like Kili? 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.