Lily Pet Name
Lily is a popular pet name, especially for cats. Find out what Lily means, how popular it is, which pets and breeds commonly have the name, and discover similar names.
Lily at a glance
How popular is Lily as a pet name?
Lily is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.
#22
Dog Name
#8
Cat Name
4,617
Pet Records
Lily pet name popularity over time
Is Lily a boy or girl pet name?
Based on the pet records in our database:
Lily is more commonly used for female pets, but it may also be used for both.
Is Lily more popular for dogs or cats?
Which dog breeds are commonly named Lily?
Based on the available breed data, Lily appears among:
What does the name Lily mean?
Lily means "Pure flower" and comes from Latin (Latin).
The name is associated with classic, nature, elegant, which makes it a popular choice for pets.
Lily nicknames
Lily as a human name
Lily is also used as a human name. Ranked #31 for girls in the US (SSA 2024)
Famous pets named Lily
Name insights for Lily
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
2004 — 2026
Pet records analyzed
4,617
Last updated
2026-09-16