Are you adding an Alaskan dog to your home and heart? Or is Alaska a dream vacation for you–or does it encompass the outdoor spirit your hope to enjoy with your new dog? We’ve fetched Alaskan dog names including Inuit names, Alaska cities, the top baby names in Alaska and more. Will one of them be the perfect fit for your new fur baby?
Which dog breeds are from Alaska?
If your dog’s breed–or mix of breeds–hails from “The Last Frontier,” you might want to check our Alaskan dog names. Alaska has three dog breeds and a crossbreed:
- Alaskan Malamute: the Malamute is the official dog breed of Alaska
- Alaskan Klee Kai: Originating from Wasilla, Alaska, the Klee Kai comes in three sizes–but all are a smaller version of the Husky bred to be companions, not working dogs.
- Alaskan Husky: Slimmer than the Siberian Husky.
- Alusky: A crossbreed between the Alaskan Malamute and the Alaskan Husky.
Symbols of Alaska
- Aurora: The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis, for the new light of your life.
- Balto: The lead dog on the last stretch of the race to bring antitoxin to stop the diphtheria epidemic in Nome, he is immortalized in the Disney movie of the same name.
- Jade: Alaska’s state gemstone.
- Moose: The moose is the state mammal.
- Salmon: Alaska provides the majority of America’s salmon (as well as herring, crab and halibut.)
- Togo: The famous sled dog who–at the age of 12–ran over 261 miles, the longest and most dangerous stretch, of the race to bring antitoxin to Nome to stop the diphtheria epidemic.
- Willow: The Willow Ptarmigan is Alaska’s state bird.
Inuit Names
- Ahnah: The Inuit word for “wise woman” would be a great name for an adult rescue dog.
- Akna: Goddess of fertility and childbirth in Inuit mythology.
- Alasie: honest or noble (feminine name)
- Akiak: brave
- Aklaq: bear
- Anik: a boy’s name for one who is a brother with a sister
- Aput: snow
- Cupun: coal
- Hanta: hunter
- Ila: companion
- Innik: son
- Kallu: thunder
- Kaya: mountain
- Kissimi: alone
- Koko: night
- Liuna: lion
- Malina: Sun goddess.
- Miki: small
- Nanook: the Inuit god of polar bears
- Pana: god of the underworld in Inuit mythology
- Pilip: lover of horses (like Philip)
- Pinga: The goddess of the hunt in Inuit mythology.
- Sakari: sweet
- Sedna: The goddess of sea animals.
- Sesi: snow
- Siku: ice, a beautiful name for a dog with light blue eyes
- Sila: air, wind, spirit
- Silla: Inuit god of the sky
- Uki: survivor, a beautiful name for a rescue who has seen trying times
- Tarkik: moon
- Tatik: love
- Tornit: A legendary giant wild man (an Alaskan version of Yeti).
- Tonraq: tiny man
- Yuka: bright star
- Yura: beautiful one, a unisex name
Most Popular Alaskan Baby Names
Wondering what the top baby names in Alaska are? Would one of these be a good choice for your new fur baby?
The Social Security Administration has recorded these as the most popular boys’ and girls’ names in Alaska:
| Rank | Male name | Number of males | Female name | Number of females |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liam | 44 | Amelia | 43 |
| 2 | Oliver | 43 | Charlotte | 41 |
| 3 | Elijah | 42 | Olivia | 37 |
| 4 | Theodore | 40 | Sophia | 35 |
| 5 | William | 36 | Aurora | 33 |
| 6 | Noah | 35 | Ava | 33 |
| 7 | Henry | 34 | Emma | 30 |
| 8 | James | 34 | Evelyn | 29 |
| 9 | Benjamin | 33 | Abigail | 25 |
| 10 | Levi | 28 | Eleanor | 25 |
| 11 | Lincoln | 28 | Scarlett | 25 |
| 12 | Owen | 28 | Hazel | 24 |
| 13 | Asher | 26 | Hannah | 22 |
| 14 | Michael | 26 | Aria | 21 |
| 15 | Gabriel | 25 | Ella | 21 |
| 16 | Hudson | 25 | Harper | 20 |
| 17 | Jackson | 25 | Lucy | 19 |
| 18 | Luke | 25 | Violet | 19 |
| 19 | Mason | 25 | Willow | 19 |
| 20 | Grayson | 24 | Alice | 17 |
| 21 | Samuel | 24 | Emily | 16 |
| 22 | Jaxon | 23 | Gianna | 16 |
| 23 | Joshua | 22 | Isla | 16 |
| 24 | Lucas | 22 | Autumn | 15 |
| 25 | Cooper | 21 | Ellie | 15 |
| 26 | Daniel | 21 | Madison | 15 |
| 27 | Logan | 21 | Piper | 15 |
| 28 | Alexander | 20 | Luna | 14 |
| 29 | Hunter | 20 | Mia | 14 |
| 30 | Jacob | 20 | Nora | 14 |
| 31 | John | 20 | Penelope | 14 |
| 32 | Maverick | 20 | Riley | 14 |
| 33 | Thomas | 20 | Addison | 13 |
| 34 | Atlas | 19 | Adeline | 13 |
| 35 | Ezekiel | 19 | Audrey | 13 |
| 36 | Josiah | 19 | Chloe | 13 |
| 37 | David | 18 | Ember | 13 |
| 38 | Jaxson | 18 | Emilia | 13 |
| 39 | Joseph | 18 | Juniper | 13 |
| 40 | Matthew | 18 | Nova | 13 |
| 41 | Carter | 17 | Brooklyn | 12 |
| 42 | Charles | 17 | Claire | 12 |
| 43 | Ezra | 17 | Harmony | 12 |
| 44 | Jack | 17 | Kinsley | 12 |
| 45 | Jameson | 17 | Lily | 12 |
| 46 | Silas | 17 | Zoey | 12 |
| 47 | Wyatt | 17 | Aspen | 11 |
| 48 | Isaac | 16 | Everly | 11 |
| 49 | Miles | 16 | Grace | 11 |
| 50 | Eli | 15 | Isabella | 11 |
| 51 | Elias | 15 | Ruby | 11 |
| 52 | Nolan | 15 | Anna | 10 |
| 53 | Roman | 15 | Athena | 10 |
| 54 | Rowan | 15 | Avery | 10 |
| 55 | Aiden | 14 | Hadley | 10 |
| 56 | Colton | 14 | Natalie | 10 |
| 57 | Ethan | 14 | Nevaeh | 10 |
| 58 | Isaiah | 14 | Peyton | 10 |
| 59 | Jonah | 14 | Raelynn | 10 |
| 60 | Ryker | 14 | Rose | 10 |
| 61 | Barrett | 13 | Serenity | 10 |
| 62 | Connor | 13 | Stella | 10 |
| 63 | Easton | 13 | Aubrey | 9 |
| 64 | Leo | 13 | Camila | 9 |
| 65 | River | 13 | Eliana | 9 |
| 66 | Sawyer | 13 | Skyla | 9 |
| 67 | Andrew | 12 | Eva | 9 |
| 68 | Bennett | 12 | Freya | 9 |
| 69 | Brooks | 12 | Hailey | 9 |
| 70 | Declan | 12 | Hope | 9 |
| 71 | Everett | 12 | Isabelle | 9 |
| 72 | Greyson | 12 | Josephine | 9 |
| 73 | Kai | 12 | Layla | 9 |
| 74 | Landon | 12 | Mckenna | 9 |
| 75 | Waylon | 12 | Melody | 9 |
| 76 | Wesley | 12 | Paisley | 9 |
| 77 | Anthony | 11 | River | 9 |
| 78 | Jasper | 11 | Rowan | 9 |
| 79 | Jesse | 11 | Rylee | 9 |
| 80 | Jonathan | 11 | Savannah | 9 |
| 81 | Luca | 11 | Sofia | 9 |
| 82 | Ryder | 11 | Victoria | 9 |
| 83 | Beau | 10 | Anastasia | 8 |
| 84 | Caleb | 10 | Ayla | 8 |
| 85 | Elliot | 10 | Brooke | 8 |
| 86 | Robert | 10 | Clara | 8 |
| 87 | Sebastian | 10 | Delilah | 8 |
| 88 | Aaron | 9 | Elizabeth | 8 |
| 89 | Arthur | 9 | Elsie | 8 |
| 90 | Brody | 9 | Emery | 8 |
| 91 | Cameron | 9 | Esme | 8 |
| 92 | Carson | 9 | Everleigh | 8 |
| 93 | Christopher | 9 | Gemma | 8 |
| 94 | Emmett | 9 | Kimberly | 8 |
| 95 | Evan | 9 | Lilah | 8 |
| 96 | George | 9 | Magnolia | 8 |
| 97 | Malachi | 9 | Mila | 8 |
| 98 | Marcus | 9 | Naomi | 8 |
| 99 | Nicholas | 9 | Phoebe | 8 |
| 100 | Odin | 9 | Remi | 8 |
Place Names & Alaska City Names for Dogs
- Aleutian: The Aleutian chain of islands is the seafood capital of North America.
- Alyeska: Mt. Alyeska boasts views of the Chugach Mountains embedded with hanging glaciers.
- Anchorage: Nestled between the Chugach Mountains and the Cook Inlet, Anchorage is Alaska’s largest city.
- Denali: Mention Alaska and just about everyone is familiar with Mount McKinley, North America’s highest peak and the centerpiece of Denali National Park.
- Dutch: The port city of Dutch Harbor in the Aleutian Islands.
- Fairbanks: A gateway to the interior and northern Alaska; just 250 miles from the Arctic Circle, this name would be a great choice for dogs who will be enjoying adventure travel.
- Juneau: state capital
- Kenai: Kenai Peninsula, a three-hour drive or a short flight from Anchorage, is known for its outdoor beauty
- Ketchikan: Alaska’s “First City”
- Kodiak: A city on Kodiak Island.
- Nome: Alaska’s most famous gold rush town.
- Sitka: Both a city and the name of a tree, the Sitka Spruce is Alaska’s official state tree.
- Unalaska: The center of the Aleutian chain is the island of Unalaska and the port city of Dutch Harbor
Did you know?
The name Alaska was derived from an Aleut word, “alaxsxaq”, which means “the mainland.”
Famous Alaskans
Jewel: The 90s pop singer was raised near Homer, Alaska.
Jack London: The author of Call of the Wild moved to Klondike for the gold rush and began writing his first stories during his time there.
Wyatt Earp: Best known as a lawman and gambler in the Old West, Earp moved to Alaska during the Gold Rush.
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Paris Permenter is the award-winning co-author, with John Bigley, of over 30 pet and travel books including The Healthy Hound Cookbook and Texas with Dogs, both available through Simon and Schuster. Paris is also a member of the Dog Writers Association of America.
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