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Miso

Miso ranks #476 out of 55,875 dog names in our data (the #1 dog name is Bella). Across all 9 places, 193 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #183 for cats.
Miso's popularity trend

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

0.003%0.005%0.008%0.01%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
193
across 9 places
Popularity rank
#476
of 55,875 dog names
5-year rank move
+9,704
2020 → 2025
Gender split
59% girls
59% girls41% boys
What does Miso mean?
/ˈmisoʊ/

Miso is a word name taken from the thick, savory paste made by fermenting soybeans, a staple of Japanese cooking used in soups, marinades, and glazes.

It's a warm, food-inspired name with a cozy, comforting feel. Miso suits a small pet with a rich, warm-toned coat.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Miso shows up

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

SeattleUnited States of America0.1%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.1%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%
ZürichSwitzerland0.0%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.0%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%

Names like Miso

MiskaMischkaMisuMischiefMisiaMishuMistaMissyMistyMishkaMissMisha

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