Malibu

Female

Meaning

coconut rum

Origin

Native

Pronunciation

/məˈluːbuː/

Traits associated with the name Malibu:

Dogs named Malibu tend to be loving, loyal, and brave. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.

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

It suggests that you have a sense of fun and enjoy the beach lifestyle. It could also suggest that you are creative and enjoy coming up with unique names.

Is Malibu a good dog name?

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!

Popularity: Overall

2,014
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1,832
New York City Dog Name Database
1,020
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Malibu was, in the past month, the 2054th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 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 147 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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.

Popularity: Around The World

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 dog names
ocean

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

food dog names
food

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

Dog names like Malibu:

a preserve made of the pulp and rind of citrus fruits
My Lady
Song Tune
Loyal female companion.
Woman Of Magdala
Pearl
Malibu dog name meaning

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