Malibu
Pronunciation: [ m-AL-uhb-oo ]
Malibu is a girl baby name. Ranked #7,211 in the US, popular nicknames include Mal, May, and Malie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Malibu first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 147 babies have been named Malibu in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malibu is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,211 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,211
- Total SSA Count
- 16
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About the Name Malibu
Malibu is a girl name .
Malibu is currently ranked #7,211 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malibu include Mal, May, Malie, and Maliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malibu include Malia, Maliyah, Maliah, Malina, Malika . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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