Malibu

Malibu 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. Malibu isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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

Malibu was, in the past month, the 649th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Malibu 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, Malibu was viewed 111 times, and liked 1 times.

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

Malibu is most adored in Wisconsin, California and Georgia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Virginia, Louisiana and Nevada.

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

Most popular breeds named Malibu:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd
3. Chihuahua
4. Rottweiler
5. Bichon Frise

Malibu is found in these categories:

ocean

This name is inspired by a famous Californian beach city known for its coastal beauty.

food

Named after a popular Californian rum, perfect for cocktail-loving pet owners.