The most popular cat names in the US

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2018-05-31T20:49:14.000Z

Dogs may be a man's best friend, but cat owners will tell you that their feline friends are just as lovable.

According to the 2017-2018 American Pet Products Association's National Pet Owners Survey, almost half of US households (47%) own a cat .

If you're thinking about getting a cat, there's a lot to consider, like what kind of breed to get and what to name it.

For some name inspiration, we rounded up the 20 most popular cat names in the US. This list was compiled by Healthy Paws Pet and Insurance Foundation and includes the 10 male and 10 female cat names that were most popular in 2017.

Keep scrolling for some ideas that will be perfect for any kitty.

Stella

Stella means "star" and is of Latin origin.

Oscar

Oscar is of both Irish and English origins. The name has multiple meanings: "God spear," "deer-lover," and "champion warrior."

Gracie

White Cat — Gracie. Chris McGrath/Getty Images

Gracie is often used as a nickname for Grace, a name of English origin.

Finn

Finn is an Irish name that means "fair" or "white."

Daisy

Cat being groomed — Daisy. anurakpong/iStock

Daisy is of English origin and was originally a nickname for Margaret. The French version of Margaret (Marguerite) means "flower."

Jack

Petting Cat — Jack. Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images

This common boy's name means "God is gracious," and is of English origin.

Chloe

Cat laying down — Chloe. KIATKAMJORN NITIWORANUN/iStock

Chloe is a Greek name that means "young green shoot."

Simba

Cat sitting in chair — Simba. Barisic Zaklina/iStock

"The Lion King" cemented Simba as a classic cat name. It's of Swahili origin, and fittingly means "lion."

Mia

Mia has both Scandinavian and Italian origins and can mean either "mine" or "bitter."

Loki

Loki is the name of the god of mischief in Norse mythology.

Nala

Cat Playing with Toy — Nala. socreative_media/iStock

Just like Simba, this name was also popularized by "The Lion King." Nala is a name with an African origin that means "successful." In Sanskrit it means stem.