Laika

LYE-ka

Russian

"little barking one"

Laika Origin and Meaning

The name Laika is a girl's name meaning "little barking one".

The name of the first dog in space is the quintessential Russian dog name, equivalent to Fido or Rover. Fittingly, it derives from the verb layat', meaning "to bark".

Famous People Named Laika

• Laika Russian space dog

The name Laika in Pop Culture

• Laika Party Song by Emmy, represented Ireland at Eurovision 2025