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Mishka

Mishka ranks #186 out of 5,428 girl dog names in our data (the #1 girl dog name is Bella). Across all 17 places, 178 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #540 for cats.
Mishka's popularity trend

Mishka's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2025.

0.01%0.02%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
178
across 17 places
Popularity rank
#186
of 5,428 girl dog names
5-year rank move
+245
2020 → 2025
Gender split
85% girls
85% girls15% boys
What does Mishka mean?
2 syllables

Mishka is a Russian nickname for Mikhail, the Russian form of Michael. In everyday Russian it's also used as an affectionate, diminutive word for a bear — the sort of name a child might give a beloved teddy — which is part of why it has traveled well beyond Russia as a pet name.

Mishka has a cuddly, huggable quality that suits a stocky, round-faced companion, especially one with a thick or fluffy coat.

Where Mishka shows up

Mishka's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

AdelaideAustralia0.2%
ProspectAustralia0.2%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.1%
PlayfordAustralia0.1%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.1%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.1%
Maple RidgeCanada0.0%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.0%
DarwinAustralia0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%
BurnsideAustralia0.0%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.0%

Names like Mishka

MissyMistyMissMishaMischaMissieMisaMissiMistiMistletoeMisseyMiss Molly

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