Malibu

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At a glance

Malibu is the #2075 dog name in our records. About 1 in 17,179 dogs is called Malibu, and the name is falling.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Malibu?

#2,075dog name of 19,856
1 in 17,179dogs
54dogs in the records
#1,713cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 69%Boys 26%Not recorded 5%

73% girls · 27% boys among 51 dogs with a recorded sex

Malibu over the years

Falling
012.12013: 0.2, 2014: 0.2, 2015: 0.0, 2016: 0.5, 2017: 0.0, 2018: 1.4, 2019: 0.8, 2020: 0.4, 2021: 0.2, 2022: 1.8, 2023: 0.9, 2024: 0.02013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Malibu per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

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Names that sound like Malibu

Questions

Is Malibu a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (73% female).

How popular is Malibu for dogs?

Malibu is the #2,075 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 54 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Malibu?

Malibu is said in 3 syllables: Ma·li·bu. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Malibu?

Malcolm, Maltese and Mallory sound similar.

What breeds are often named Malibu?

Maltese, Cocker Spaniels and Labrador Retrievers are the breeds most often called Malibu.

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