Maracas
Meaning
a percussion instrument consisting of a hollow gourd containing pebbles or beans; often played in pairs
Origin
Caribbean
Pronunciation
/məˈrɑːkəs/
Traits associated with the name Maracas:
Dogs named Maracas tend to be loving, industrious, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Maracas?
It suggests that you have a fun and creative personality. You likely enjoy music and have a good sense of rhythm.
Is Maracas a good dog name?
Maracas has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Maracas 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

Maracas is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Maracas was, in the past month, the 4991st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of April 2025, Maracas is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more 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, Maracas was viewed 13 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Maracas's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Maracas is most adored in Oklahoma, Oregon and Massachusetts.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, Nebraska and Arkansas.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Maracas.
Maracas is found in these categories:
musical
This name shakes up the scene, just like its percussive instrument namesake!
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