Malibu

MAL-ih-boo

Ventureño Chumash, Native American

"the surf sounds loudly"

Malibu Origin and Meaning

The name Malibu is a girl's name meaning "the surf sounds loudly".

Malibu, the name of a California beach city, evokes sunshine, surfing, and glamour. With its fashionable "oo" sound — as seen in names like Luna and Ruby — Malibu is an unexplored place name worth considering.

Controversial YouTube star Trisha Paytas welcomed a daughter named Malibu Barbie (yep) in 2022.

The city of Malibu, California was named after Humaliwo, a Ventureño Chumash village located near Surfrider Beach.