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Phoenix

Phoenix ranks #544 out of 11,202 cat names in our data (the #1 cat name is Luna). Across all 2 places, 11 cats carry the name. It's also a dog name: #489 for dogs.
Phoenix's popularity trend

Phoenix's share of cats, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2013.

0.02%0.04%0.06%20122014201620182019
Cats in our data
11
across 2 places
Popularity rank
#544
of 11,202 cat names
5-year rank move
−443
2014 → 2019
Gender split
52% female
52% female48% male

Gender split comes from 54 US shelter cats — the one source in our data that records a cat's sex.

What does Phoenix mean?
/ˈfiːnɪks/2 syllables

The phoenix is a mythical bird from Greek legend, said to live for centuries before consuming itself in flame and rising anew from its own ashes — making it an enduring symbol of renewal and resilience. The Greek word phoinix that gives us the name also carried other senses, including "purple-red," reflecting the fiery colors traditionally associated with the bird.

Phoenix suits a pet with a comeback story or simply a bold, striking presence. It's a name that carries real weight without ever feeling heavy.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Phoenix shows up

Cats named Phoenix per place, against that place's total.

PlaceShare
SeattleWA, US0.05%
TorontoON, CA0.02%

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