Kalimba

Unisex

Meaning

Thumb piano music.

Origin

Bantu

Pronunciation

/kəˈlɪmbə/

Traits associated with the name Kalimba:

Dogs named Kalimba tend to be loving, resilient, and affectionate. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Kalimba?

It suggests that you are creative and have a love of music. Kalimba is a type of African thumb piano, so it could also suggest that you have an appreciation for different cultures and a desire to explore the world.

Is Kalimba a good dog name?

Kalimba has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Kalimba isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Kalimba is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Kalimba was, in the past month, the 6748th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Kalimba is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Kalimba was viewed 42 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Kalimba's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Kalimba is most adored in Washington, Virginia and Georgia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, California and District of Columbia.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Kalimba.

Kalimba is found in these categories:

Musical Dog Names
musical

This name references a thumb piano, a popular African instrument.

Dog names like Kalimba:

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an enthusiastic expression of emotion
Musical composition piece.
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Kalimba dog name meaning

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