Malibu
US Popularity:8591
Origin:Native American
Meaning:Where the mountains meet the sea; The surf sounds loudly
Malibu is the perfect name for your ocean-loving newborn. Typically used as a girl’s name, it derives from Native American languages. It is argued that Malibu is a combination of mali and wu, meaning “where the mountains meet the sea,” or that it could also be associated with the Chumash term Humaliwo, meaning “the surf sounds loudly.” Nevertheless, Malibu is a name that evokes visions of breathtaking sunsets and lazing about on sandy beaches.
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How Popular Is The Name Malibu?
U.S. Births
Overall:Malibu is currently #8591 in U.S. births
Girl:Malibu is currently #4929 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#4929
in 2023
+ 3394
from 2022
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