Cat
Derived from the Japanese word for cat. While primarily used as a vocabulary word in Japan, it has gained niche usage as a unique given name in the West, often chosen for its short, punchy sound and feline association.
About 34 boys were named Neko in 2025.
American singer-songwriter and member of The New Pornographers
A cat-like character and member of Scepter 4 · K (Anime)
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
