Maru

At a glance

Maru ranks #2595 for dogs. It is used for girls and boys alike (30% female). It is most popular with Shiba Inus.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Maru?

#2,595dog name of 19,856
1 in 23,283dogs
40dogs in the records
#1,385cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 28%Boys 65%Not recorded 7%

30% girls · 70% boys among 37 dogs with a recorded sex

Maru over the years

Falling
01.22.52013: 0.0, 2014: 0.2, 2015: 0.0, 2016: 0.3, 2017: 0.0, 2018: 0.0, 2019: 0.8, 2020: 1.4, 2021: 2.2, 2022: 0.7, 2023: 0.0, 2024: 1.62013201520172019202120232024

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

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Names that sound like Maru

Questions

Is Maru a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (30% female).

How popular is Maru for dogs?

Maru is the #2,595 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 40 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Maru?

Maru is said in 2 syllables: Ma·ru. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Maru?

Mary, Murray and Marie sound similar.

What breeds are often named Maru?

Shiba Inus, Jindos and Maltipoos are the breeds most often called Maru.

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