GirlEnglish origin2 syllables

Kitty

Meaning: “kitty”

About the name Kitty

Kitty is a girl name with English roots, meaning “kitty”.

It has a unique feel. Fewer than 5 US babies of either sex received it in 2025, so it's very rare right now. Its peak year since 1940 was 1947. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Kitty were girls.

Etymology

From the English word “kitty”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Kitty”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025: Not ranked
In 2015: #10525
Babies in 2025: Under 5

Popularity of Kitty, 1940–2025

GirlsBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

Names similar to Kitty

Kaydence“cadence”
Kelcie“ship”
Kelcy“ship”
Kelseigh“ship”
Kelsie“ship”
Kelsy“ship”
Kimi“royal + fortress + leigh, clearing”
Misty“misty”
Ansley“hermitage + woodland clearing, glade”
Apple“apple”

Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.