Malibu
US Popularity:9549
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 “where 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 #9549 in U.S. births
Girl:Malibu is currently #5502 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2025
#5502
in 2025
+ 1592
from 2024
Sources
Behind the Name, Malibu, April 2023
Online Etymology Dictionary, Malibu
Pepperdine Libraries: Learning and Research Guides, Malibu History
California State Parks, Humaliwo: An Ethnographic Overview of the Chumash in Malibu
WordSense Dictionary, Malibu
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