At a glance
Maltese is the #1608 dog name in our records. About 1 in 10,023 dogs is called Maltese, and the name is falling.
How popular is Maltese?
#1,608dog name of 19,856
1 in 10,023dogs
135dogs in the records
Fallingdogs born 2023–2024 vs 2020–2022
Girl or boy?
Girls 26%Boys 74%
26% girls · 74% boys among 135 dogs with a recorded sex
Maltese over the years
FallingDogs named Maltese per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.
Popular with these breeds
- 134 named Maltese
Names that sound like Maltese
Questions
Is Maltese a girl or boy dog name?
It is used for girls and boys alike (26% female).
How popular is Maltese for dogs?
Maltese is the #1,608 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 135 dogs in public records. The name is falling.
How do you pronounce Maltese?
Maltese is said in 2 syllables: Mal·tese. Tap Listen to hear it.
What names sound like Maltese?
Malcolm, Malibu and Maltipoo sound similar.