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Cali Pet Name

Cali is a popular cats and dogs name, meaning "Beautiful, from California" and originating from Spanish (Latin), most often given to female pets, with a modern, geographic, feminine style, ranked #141 among dog names and ranked #95 among cat names, across 1,137 pet records in our database.

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Cali at a glance

MeaningBeautiful, from California
OriginSpanish
LanguageLatin
StyleModern, geographic, feminine
Length4 letters
Syllables2
GenderMostly female
PetsDogs, cats and other pets

How popular is Cali as a pet name?

Cali is a pet name in our database.

#141

Dog Name

#95

Cat Name

1,137

Pet Records

Cali pet name popularity over time

20102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Is Cali a boy or girl pet name?

Based on the pet records in our database:

Female94%
Male6%

Cali is more commonly used for female pets, but it may also be used for both.

Is Cali more popular for dogs or cats?

Dogs37%
Cats13%
Other49%

Which dog breeds are commonly named Cali?

Based on the available breed data, Cali appears among:

Yorkshire Terrier (29)Australian Shepherd (24)American Pit Bull Terrier/Pit Bull (23)Chihuahua (21)Poodle Crossbreed (20)Domestic Shorthair (11)LABRADOR RETRIEVER (5)GOLDENDOODLE (3)
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What does the name Cali mean?

Cali means "Beautiful, from California" and comes from Spanish (Latin).

The name is associated with modern, geographic, feminine, which makes it a popular choice for pets.

Names like Cali

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Cali nicknames

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What kind of pet name is Cali?

Cali fits these categories:

Cali as a human name

Cali is also used as a human name. Ranked #150 for girls in the US (SSA 2024)

Name insights for Cali

Dogs
Cats
playful
labrador retriever: Friendly and sociable, matching the cheerful vibe of the name.

Where does our pet-name data come from?

PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.

Data coverage

2010 — 2026

Pet records analyzed

1,137

Last updated

2026-09-18

Allegheny County Dog Licenses: 50 recordsAustin Animal Center: 4 recordsNYC Dog Licensing: 561 recordsSeattle Pet Licenses: 41 recordsToronto Licensed Pets: 481 records
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